[Closed] Does warranty cover key code cost for Chevrolet Lacetti?

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Outlawstar
Member since November 2022 • 23 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Chevrolet Lacetti keys?

Posted on May 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 18, 2025

Replies (5)

Whitenoise
Member • 73 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Chevrolet Lacetti, would this method still work?

May 18, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 82 posts

My Chevrolet Lacetti has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

May 19, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 57 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Chevrolet Lacetti, following this thread.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Techlord
Member • 86 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Chevrolet Lacetti. Giving it a go myself.

May 21, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 142 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Chevrolet Lacetti, hope someone can help.

May 22, 2025 Reply

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