[Method] 1996 GMC C7 Medium Conventional immobilizer active - how do I reset it?

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Yellowjacket
Member since October 2022 • 75 posts

How can I obtain my 1996 GMC C7 Medium Conventional's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on September 30, 2024
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Posted on October 01, 2024

Replies (5)

Yellowbird
Member • 92 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1996 GMC C7 Medium Conventional.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 46 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 1996 GMC C7 Medium Conventional.

October 02, 2024 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 55 posts

I tried this with my 1996 GMC C7 Medium Conventional but still no luck. Any suggestions?

October 03, 2024 Reply
Megamind
Member • 47 posts

My 1996 GMC C7 Medium Conventional's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 6 posts

I think my 1996 GMC C7 Medium Conventional has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

October 05, 2024 Reply

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