[Status: Resolved] European Chevrolet Triax key code in US - possible?

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

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I’m not alone! My Chevrolet Triax is doing the same thing.

Worked on my cousin’s Chevrolet Triax—might work for mine too.

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

My Chevrolet Triax has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

I’ve got a 2012 Chevrolet Triax, would this method still work?

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Chevrolet Triax.

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