[Update] How do I find the key code to program a key for my 1992 Chevrolet APV Cargo?

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Nighthawk
Member since October 2022 • 75 posts

Where's the key code located on a 1992 Chevrolet APV Cargo for key programming?

Posted on March 03, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 04, 2025

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Electricboog
Member • 33 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 1992 Chevrolet APV Cargo this weekend.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 93 posts

My 1992 Chevrolet APV Cargo refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

March 05, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
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My 1992 Chevrolet APV Cargo might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

March 06, 2025 Reply

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