[Answered] Is it possible to recover the immobilizer code for my Chevrolet Spark LS 1SA Hatchback?

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Where do I get the key code for my Chevrolet Spark LS 1SA Hatchback to make a spare key?

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Will this work for older Chevrolet Spark LS 1SA Hatchbacks? Mine's a 2009.

Wish I found this thread before towing my Chevrolet Spark LS 1SA Hatchback.

Trying to figure this out for my Chevrolet Spark LS 1SA Hatchback too!

My Chevrolet Spark LS 1SA Hatchback needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Chevrolet Spark LS 1SA Hatchback.

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