[Resolved] How to find the factory key code to program 1993 Chevrolet Camaro keys?

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Wildthing
Member since September 2022 • 35 posts

Where can I find the key code to program keys for my 1993 Chevrolet Camaro?

Posted on May 27, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 28, 2025

Replies (6)

Alphabeta
Member • 98 posts

Desperate to get my 1993 Chevrolet Camaro running again. Trying this tonight.

May 28, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 39 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1993 Chevrolet Camaro, following this thread.

May 29, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 122 posts

Just tried this on my 1993 Chevrolet Camaro—anyone else have success?

May 30, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 10 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1993 Chevrolet Camaro for days.

May 31, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 123 posts

Same issue here with my 1993 Chevrolet Camaro, let me know if it works.

June 01, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
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June 02, 2025 Reply

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