[Status: Resolved] Lost transponder code for my 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 - any ideas?

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500

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Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500s?

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500.

Using this on my 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 now. Hope it works.

Just tried this on my 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500—anyone else have success?

Using this on my 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 now. Hope it works.

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