[Completed] Got replacement ECU for 1989 Corvette Challenge Car Series, now code doesn’t match

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Betatest
Member since October 2021 • 20 posts

Need my 1989 Corvette Challenge Car Series's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on September 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1989 Corvette Challenge Car Series. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Voodoochild
Member • 135 posts

My 1989 Corvette Challenge Car Series has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

September 26, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 139 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 1989 Corvette Challenge Car Series, hope someone can help.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 70 posts

My 1989 Corvette Challenge Car Series's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 22 posts

Saved me from towing my 1989 Corvette Challenge Car Series. Thanks!

September 29, 2024 Reply
Megamind
Member • 147 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1989 Corvette Challenge Car Series?

September 30, 2024 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 23 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 1989 Corvette Challenge Car Series. Huge thanks!

October 01, 2024 Reply

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