[Solution] My 1997 GMC Sonoma Regular Cab fob is dead - can’t find transponder code

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Superfly
Member since June 2023 • 26 posts

How can I access my 1997 GMC Sonoma Regular Cab's key code to program new keys?

Posted on October 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 06, 2024

Replies (5)

Vikingking
Member • 8 posts

Key code problems with my 1997 GMC Sonoma Regular Cab as well. Subscribed!

October 06, 2024 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 78 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1997 GMC Sonoma Regular Cab, following this thread.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 125 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1997 GMC Sonoma Regular Cab as well.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 13 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 1997 GMC Sonoma Regular Cab's key code.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 112 posts

My 1997 GMC Sonoma Regular Cab just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

October 10, 2024 Reply

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