[Completed] Where can I locate the key code to program a 1991 Chevrolet Caprice key?

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Whitenoise
Member since November 2022 • 84 posts

Where's the key code stored in a 1991 Chevrolet Caprice for making new keys?

Posted on September 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Viperstrike
Member • 52 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1991 Chevrolet Caprice key issues!

September 21, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 53 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1991 Chevrolet Caprice.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 87 posts

My 1991 Chevrolet Caprice just blinks. I think this might fix it.

September 23, 2024 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 6 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1991 Chevrolet Caprice?

September 24, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 10 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1991 Chevrolet Caprice.

September 25, 2024 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 103 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 1991 Chevrolet Caprice, hope someone can help.

September 26, 2024 Reply

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