[Solved] Dealer wants $200 for 1954 Chevrolet 150 PIN - other options?

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Bigfoot
Member since September 2021 • 13 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1954 Chevrolet 150

Posted on April 06, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1631 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1954 Chevrolet 150. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 07, 2025

Replies (3)

Cosmokid
Member • 109 posts

Does this method work for the 1954 Chevrolet 150 models from 2010 onward?

April 07, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 34 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1954 Chevrolet 150.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 114 posts

Was about to give up on my 1954 Chevrolet 150, but this gives me hope.

April 09, 2025 Reply

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