[Archived] Any success recovering lost code from old Chevrolet Traverse LTZ SUV keys?

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Where's the key code stored in a Chevrolet Traverse LTZ SUV for making new keys?

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My Chevrolet Traverse LTZ SUV has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Chevrolet Traverse LTZ SUV. Trying this instead.

I tried this with my Chevrolet Traverse LTZ SUV but still no luck. Any suggestions?

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