[Free Tool] Does the dealer provide transponder codes for 1993 GMC 3500 Regular Cabs?

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Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 1993 GMC 3500 Regular Cab?

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Worked for someone with a 1993 GMC 3500 Regular Cab? Need to hear it!

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1993 GMC 3500 Regular Cab.

Appreciate any advice—my 1993 GMC 3500 Regular Cab won’t recognize the key.

Why is finding a key code on a 1993 GMC 3500 Regular Cab this hard?!

Really hoping this unlocks my 1993 GMC 3500 Regular Cab's mystery code.

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