[Closed] Locked out of my Chevrolet Sonic RS, missing PIN code

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Titanium
Member since December 2021 • 114 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Chevrolet Sonic RS

Posted on August 02, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 03, 2024

Replies (4)

Charlie
Member • 81 posts

This thread might save my Chevrolet Sonic RS. Thanks everyone!

August 03, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 105 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Chevrolet Sonic RS.

August 04, 2024 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 138 posts

I tried this with my Chevrolet Sonic RS but still no luck. Any suggestions?

August 05, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 57 posts

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

August 06, 2024 Reply

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