[Recommended Fix] Why does my 1993 Chevrolet G Series G30 need a code to start?

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Greenlantern
Member since March 2022 • 89 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 1993 Chevrolet G Series G30?

Posted on December 03, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1993 Chevrolet G Series G30. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Kungfupanda
Member • 137 posts

Key code problems with my 1993 Chevrolet G Series G30 as well. Subscribed!

December 04, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 95 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 1993 Chevrolet G Series G30!

December 05, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 147 posts

Will this work for older 1993 Chevrolet G Series G30s? Mine's a 2009.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 77 posts

Using this on my 1993 Chevrolet G Series G30 now. Hope it works.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 47 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1993 Chevrolet G Series G30?

December 08, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 55 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 1993 Chevrolet G Series G30.

December 09, 2024 Reply

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