[Resolved] Security risks sharing key code for 1987 Chevrolet C10 4X4

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Zerocool
Member since May 2023 • 14 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1987 Chevrolet C10 4X4 - help?

Posted on February 02, 2025
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Posted on February 03, 2025

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Rogueone
Member • 92 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1987 Chevrolet C10 4X4 won’t recognize the key.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 134 posts

This thread might save my 1987 Chevrolet C10 4X4. Thanks everyone!

February 04, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 120 posts

This thread might save my 1987 Chevrolet C10 4X4. Thanks everyone!

February 05, 2025 Reply

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