[Issue Closed] Got blank key for 1996 GMC Rally Wagon G3500 from eBay - no code

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Shadowfax
Member since January 2022 • 48 posts

Looking for my 1996 GMC Rally Wagon G3500's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on April 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 GMC Rally Wagon G3500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 16, 2025

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Oldschool
Member • 149 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1996 GMC Rally Wagon G3500.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 100 posts

Will this work if the 1996 GMC Rally Wagon G3500 has an aftermarket alarm?

April 17, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 62 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 1996 GMC Rally Wagon G3500—might work for mine too.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 57 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 1996 GMC Rally Wagon G3500—might work for mine too.

April 19, 2025 Reply

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