[Fixed] My 1993 Chevrolet CA key fob works, but car won’t start - code issue?

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Killerinst
Member since June 2022 • 134 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 1993 Chevrolet CA

Posted on March 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 16, 2025

Replies (4)

Quantumfizz
Member • 90 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 1993 Chevrolet CA's key code.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 143 posts

Been stuck with my 1993 Chevrolet CA for weeks. This might be the fix.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 149 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1993 Chevrolet CA?

March 18, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 73 posts

My 1993 Chevrolet CA needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

March 19, 2025 Reply

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