[Solution] Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Chevrolet Manta Ray?

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Electricslide
Member since January 2022 • 47 posts

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

Posted on September 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1470 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Chevrolet Manta Ray. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 25, 2024

Replies (6)

Alphaomega
Member • 99 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Chevrolet Manta Ray. Need the code badly.

September 25, 2024 Reply
Younggun
Member • 123 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Chevrolet Manta Ray. This might do it.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 93 posts

Been here before with my Chevrolet Manta Ray. Let’s see if this one works.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 66 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Chevrolet Manta Ray's key code.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 108 posts

Anyone try this on a Chevrolet Manta Ray with push-button start?

September 29, 2024 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 109 posts

My Chevrolet Manta Ray just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

September 30, 2024 Reply

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