[Solved] 1986 Chevrolet Pickup turns on dash but won’t crank - key issue?

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Thunderbolt
Member since November 2021 • 149 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 1986 Chevrolet Pickup

Posted on August 05, 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 Pickup. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 06, 2024

Replies (6)

Betamax
Member • 139 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 1986 Chevrolet Pickup this weekend.

August 06, 2024 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 79 posts

Been stuck with my 1986 Chevrolet Pickup for weeks. This might be the fix.

August 07, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 9 posts

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

August 08, 2024 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 30 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1986 Chevrolet Pickup. Trying this instead.

August 09, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 33 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 1986 Chevrolet Pickup key issue.

August 10, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 42 posts

Desperate to get my 1986 Chevrolet Pickup running again. Trying this tonight.

August 11, 2024 Reply

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