[Update] My 1992 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab says ‘Code Error’ on dash - what’s wrong?

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Megabyte
Member since December 2021 • 73 posts

How can I retrieve my 1992 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on December 17, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1992 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 18, 2024

Replies (6)

Aceventura
Member • 55 posts

Just tried this on my 1992 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab—anyone else have success?

December 18, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 119 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1992 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab, following this thread.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 146 posts

My 1992 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 143 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1992 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab.

December 21, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 119 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 1992 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab. Huge thanks!

December 22, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 65 posts

Following this for my 1992 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab. Please update if it works!

December 23, 2024 Reply

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