[Closed] Can I extract the immobilizer code using OBD on my 1987 Chevrolet 10?

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Bluesteel
Member since January 2022 • 61 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 1987 Chevrolet 10?

Posted on April 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 29, 2025

Replies (3)

Yellowdog
Member • 8 posts

My 1987 Chevrolet 10 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 11 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 1987 Chevrolet 10 owner.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 59 posts

Same problem on my 1987 Chevrolet 10. Watching for any working solutions.

May 01, 2025 Reply

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