[Fixed] Lost master key for 1986 Chevrolet Blazer - how to recover programming code?

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Neonlights
Member since January 2022 • 147 posts

Looking for my 1986 Chevrolet Blazer's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on February 28, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1370 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1986 Chevrolet Blazer. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 01, 2025

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Omegadog
Member • 109 posts

My 1986 Chevrolet Blazer is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

March 01, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 10 posts

Just what I needed! My 1986 Chevrolet Blazer has been acting up lately.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 143 posts

Does this method work for the 1986 Chevrolet Blazer models from 2010 onward?

March 03, 2025 Reply

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