[Closed] 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle stuck in anti-theft mode - code lost

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Silverfox
Member since July 2022 • 106 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle

Posted on April 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 25, 2025

Replies (5)

Bluesteel
Member • 143 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle for days.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 71 posts

I have the same 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle and I'm also trying to find the key code.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 124 posts

This thread might save my 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. Thanks everyone!

April 27, 2025 Reply
Redalert
Member • 109 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle?

April 28, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 61 posts

Desperate to get my 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle running again. Trying this tonight.

April 29, 2025 Reply

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