[Closed] 1992 GMC Safari Cargo won’t start after replacing key - what code do I need?

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Ironwill
Member since November 2022 • 88 posts

Need my 1992 GMC Safari Cargo's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on August 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 26, 2024

Replies (4)

Diana
Member • 127 posts

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

August 26, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 113 posts

Trying this out on my 1992 GMC Safari Cargo today—hoping it works.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 66 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 1992 GMC Safari Cargo key issue.

August 28, 2024 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 49 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1992 GMC Safari Cargo.

August 29, 2024 Reply

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