[Archived] My 19851988 Chevrolet Corvette GTP Race is bricked - dealer says key code issue

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Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 19851988 Chevrolet Corvette GTP Race?

Posted on February 14, 2025
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Posted on February 15, 2025

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Jazzcat
Member • 85 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 19851988 Chevrolet Corvette GTP Race all week. Hope this helps.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 142 posts

My 19851988 Chevrolet Corvette GTP Race's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 122 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 19851988 Chevrolet Corvette GTP Race!

February 17, 2025 Reply
Frank
Member • 10 posts

My 19851988 Chevrolet Corvette GTP Race needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

February 18, 2025 Reply

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