[Closed] Replacing immobilizer module on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette - need to reprogram?

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Laserbeam
Member since September 2022 • 108 posts

How can I access my 1988 Chevrolet Corvette's key code to program new keys?

Posted on November 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1307 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 12, 2024

Replies (6)

Zetajones
Member • 44 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.

November 12, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 120 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.

November 13, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 82 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1988 Chevrolet Corvette?

November 14, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 134 posts

Worked for someone with a 1988 Chevrolet Corvette? Need to hear it!

November 15, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 36 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.

November 16, 2024 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 35 posts

My 1988 Chevrolet Corvette just blinks. I think this might fix it.

November 17, 2024 Reply

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