[Answered] Will car insurance help get key code for 1952 Chevrolet Pickup?

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Ziggystar
Member since October 2021 • 71 posts

Where's the key code located on a 1952 Chevrolet Pickup for key programming?

Posted on January 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1952 Chevrolet Pickup. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 29, 2025

Replies (6)

Hotrod
Member • 45 posts

Will this work if the 1952 Chevrolet Pickup has an aftermarket alarm?

January 29, 2025 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 12 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1952 Chevrolet Pickup.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 21 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 1952 Chevrolet Pickup too.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 148 posts

Was about to tow my 1952 Chevrolet Pickup. Let me try this first.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 99 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 1952 Chevrolet Pickup.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 114 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 1952 Chevrolet Pickup—might work for mine too.

February 03, 2025 Reply

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