[Completed] Need programming code to activate new key for Cadillac ATS Sedan

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my Cadillac ATS Sedan

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Great info! Needed this for my old Cadillac ATS Sedan.

I tried this with my Cadillac ATS Sedan but still no luck. Any suggestions?

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Cadillac ATS Sedan.

Just checking in to say this helped with my Cadillac ATS Sedan. Thanks!

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