[Status: Resolved] Can locksmith pull key code from my 1992 Chevrolet 3500 Crew Cab?

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Where's the key code located on a 1992 Chevrolet 3500 Crew Cab for key programming?

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Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1992 Chevrolet 3500 Crew Cab?

Will this work for older 1992 Chevrolet 3500 Crew Cabs? Mine's a 2009.

Why is finding a key code on a 1992 Chevrolet 3500 Crew Cab this hard?!

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