[Fixed] Need key code after valet lost keys to 1997 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab

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Charlie
Member since January 2022 • 11 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 1997 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab?

Posted on November 30, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 01, 2024

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Techguru
Member • 121 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 1997 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab. This might do it.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 29 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1997 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
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I’m in the same boat with my 1997 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab. This looks promising.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
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I really hope this trick works on my 1997 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
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Desperate to get my 1997 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab running again. Trying this tonight.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
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