[Archived] My 1995 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab is stuck in immobilizer mode, help

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Where's the key code located on a 1995 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab for key programming?

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Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 1995 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab.

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My 1995 Chevrolet 1500 Extended Cab needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

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