[Resolved] Just changed ECU on my 1969 Chevrolet Pickup - need new transponder code?

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Where can I find the key code to program keys for my 1969 Chevrolet Pickup?

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Appreciate any advice—my 1969 Chevrolet Pickup won’t recognize the key.

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1969 Chevrolet Pickup.

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1969 Chevrolet Pickup for days.

Does this method work for the 1969 Chevrolet Pickup models from 2010 onward?

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 1969 Chevrolet Pickup!

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