[Working] Where's the key code hidden on my 1994 Chevrolet Impala for key programming?

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Eagleeye
Member since July 2023 • 32 posts

Looking for my 1994 Chevrolet Impala's factory key code to program a key

Posted on January 31, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 01, 2025

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Heidi
Member • 146 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 1994 Chevrolet Impala.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 59 posts

Worked for someone with a 1994 Chevrolet Impala? Need to hear it!

February 02, 2025 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 39 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 1994 Chevrolet Impala, hope this helps.

February 03, 2025 Reply

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