[Success] Trying to program a new key for my 1993 GMC 1500 Club Coupe - where's the key code?

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Killerbee
Member since September 2022 • 96 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my 1993 GMC 1500 Club Coupe for key programming?

Posted on September 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1865 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1993 GMC 1500 Club Coupe. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 18, 2024

Replies (3)

Electriceel
Member • 133 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1993 GMC 1500 Club Coupe too!

September 18, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 114 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1993 GMC 1500 Club Coupe too!

September 19, 2024 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 26 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1993 GMC 1500 Club Coupe.

September 20, 2024 Reply

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