[Recommended Fix] How do I know if my 1992 GMC 3500 Club Coupe has an immobilizer?

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Ghostrider
Member since September 2021 • 45 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1992 GMC 3500 Club Coupe

Posted on November 16, 2024
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Posted on November 17, 2024

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Orangecrush
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This thread might save my 1992 GMC 3500 Club Coupe. Thanks everyone!

November 17, 2024 Reply
Vikingking
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This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1992 GMC 3500 Club Coupe for days.

November 18, 2024 Reply
Whiterabbit
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I’ve been locked out of my 1992 GMC 3500 Club Coupe all week. Hope this helps.

November 19, 2024 Reply
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