[Recommended Fix] Looking for help getting the transponder code for my 1997 Chevrolet 3500 Regular Cab

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Jazzmann
Member since June 2023 • 45 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a 1997 Chevrolet 3500 Regular Cab key fob?

Posted on September 15, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 16, 2024

Replies (5)

Ironman
Member • 33 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 1997 Chevrolet 3500 Regular Cab, thanks for posting!

September 16, 2024 Reply
Jedimaster
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I need this so bad for my 1997 Chevrolet 3500 Regular Cab. Subscribed!

September 17, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 123 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1997 Chevrolet 3500 Regular Cab.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 140 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1997 Chevrolet 3500 Regular Cab won’t recognize the key.

September 19, 2024 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 129 posts

Just tried this on my 1997 Chevrolet 3500 Regular Cab—anyone else have success?

September 20, 2024 Reply

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