[Resolved] 1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV remote replaced - car not recognizing it

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Silversurf
Member since September 2021 • 137 posts

How can I access my 1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV's key code to program new keys?

Posted on January 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 29, 2025

Replies (3)

Turboboost
Member • 24 posts

My 1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV just blinks. I think this might fix it.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 78 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 146 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV before?

January 31, 2025 Reply

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