[Free Solution] My Chevrolet Menlo EV came with no key card - how do I get the code?

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Platinumblonde
Member since November 2021 • 99 posts

How can I obtain my Chevrolet Menlo EV's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on December 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Chevrolet Menlo EV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 26, 2024

Replies (5)

Icemann
Member • 97 posts

This thread might save my Chevrolet Menlo EV. Thanks everyone!

December 26, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 142 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Chevrolet Menlo EV key code too.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 121 posts

Worked for someone with a Chevrolet Menlo EV? Need to hear it!

December 28, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 114 posts

I have the same Chevrolet Menlo EV and I'm also trying to find the key code.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 32 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Chevrolet Menlo EV, hope this helps.

December 30, 2024 Reply

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