[Update] Need key code for Chevrolet Special with valet key only

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How to find the factory key code to program Chevrolet Special keys?

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Using this on my Chevrolet Special now. Hope it works.

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Chevrolet Special.

My Chevrolet Special's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Chevrolet Special.

My Chevrolet Special might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

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