[Resolved] Chevrolet AK keeps flashing 'key not recognized'

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Outlawstar
Member since March 2023 • 100 posts

Need my Chevrolet AK's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 24, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1914 posts

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Posted on February 25, 2025

Replies (4)

Heidi
Member • 113 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Chevrolet AK.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 109 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Chevrolet AK.

February 26, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 29 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Chevrolet AK. Thanks!

February 27, 2025 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 95 posts

I’m not alone! My Chevrolet AK is doing the same thing.

February 28, 2025 Reply

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