[Update] My 1998 Chevrolet 1500 8ft Bed is asking for a key programming code

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Jedimaster
Member since January 2022 • 22 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 1998 Chevrolet 1500 8ft Bed - where's the key code?

Posted on November 07, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Chevrolet 1500 8ft Bed. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 08, 2024

Replies (5)

Betamax
Member • 147 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1998 Chevrolet 1500 8ft Bed.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 50 posts

Been here before with my 1998 Chevrolet 1500 8ft Bed. Let’s see if this one works.

November 09, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 27 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1998 Chevrolet 1500 8ft Bed, would this method still work?

November 10, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 67 posts

My 1998 Chevrolet 1500 8ft Bed refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

November 11, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 100 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 1998 Chevrolet 1500 8ft Bed. Need the code badly.

November 12, 2024 Reply

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