[Confirmed Fix] Help! I need the key code for my 1993 GMC Jimmy

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Where do I get the key code for my 1993 GMC Jimmy to make a spare key?

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I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1993 GMC Jimmy!

Appreciate any advice—my 1993 GMC Jimmy won’t recognize the key.

Appreciate any advice—my 1993 GMC Jimmy won’t recognize the key.

My 1993 GMC Jimmy won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

Really hoping this unlocks my 1993 GMC Jimmy's mystery code.

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