[Issue Closed] Key code help for 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle with flip key

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Quantumleap
Member since January 2022 • 110 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle?

Posted on August 28, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1051 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 29, 2024

Replies (3)

Frostydog
Member • 54 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 60 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle this hard?!

August 30, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 29 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle.

August 31, 2024 Reply

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