[Working] 1996 HUMMER H1 ECU swap - need to pair new keys?

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1996 HUMMER H1

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I think my 1996 HUMMER H1 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1996 HUMMER H1 for days.

Looking for the same thing for my 1996 HUMMER H1, hope someone can help.

Trying this out on my 1996 HUMMER H1 today—hoping it works.

My 1996 HUMMER H1 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

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