[Update] Fob reprogram failed on Chevrolet Tosca - need key code

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Need my Chevrolet Tosca's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

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Following along—same issue with my Chevrolet Tosca.

Was about to tow my Chevrolet Tosca. Let me try this first.

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Chevrolet Tosca. Trying this instead.

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