[Issue Closed] Trying to get key code from VIN for my 1987 Chevrolet C10

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Laserbeam
Member since August 2022 • 96 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 1987 Chevrolet C10?

Posted on March 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 646 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1987 Chevrolet C10. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 24, 2025

Replies (6)

Uncleben
Member • 40 posts

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

March 24, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 96 posts

My 1987 Chevrolet C10 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

March 25, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 52 posts

Trying this on my 1987 Chevrolet C10 later. Will report back.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 64 posts

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

March 27, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 127 posts

I have a 2011 1987 Chevrolet C10, will this method work for that year?

March 28, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 85 posts

Just tried this on my 1987 Chevrolet C10—anyone else have success?

March 29, 2025 Reply

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