[Free Solution] Need help finding my 1986 Chevrolet El Camino's key code

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Laserbeam
Member since January 2022 • 74 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 1986 Chevrolet El Camino?

Posted on November 22, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1986 Chevrolet El Camino. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 23, 2024

Replies (4)

Ultraviolet
Member • 44 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1986 Chevrolet El Camino.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 146 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1986 Chevrolet El Caminos?

November 24, 2024 Reply
Hackman
Member • 14 posts

I have a 2011 1986 Chevrolet El Camino, will this method work for that year?

November 25, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 110 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1986 Chevrolet El Camino. Thanks!

November 26, 2024 Reply

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