[Success] Need the key code to program a new key for my Chevrolet Spark EV - help?

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Nighthawk
Member since October 2022 • 68 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Chevrolet Spark EV?

Posted on September 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1891 posts

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

Posted on September 20, 2024

Replies (5)

Ultrasonic
Member • 134 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Chevrolet Spark EV.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 87 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Chevrolet Spark EV's key code.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 75 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Chevrolet Spark EV. Trying this now.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 68 posts

Will this work for older Chevrolet Spark EVs? Mine's a 2009.

September 23, 2024 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 97 posts

My Chevrolet Spark EV won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

September 24, 2024 Reply

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