[Update] Trying to match new key to 1998 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab ECU - stuck

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Iceberg
Member since November 2022 • 113 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1998 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab - help?

Posted on April 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 25, 2025

Replies (5)

Zerogravity
Member • 106 posts

My 1998 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

April 25, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 133 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1998 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab, following this thread.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 17 posts

This just might solve my 1998 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab's ignition issue.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 132 posts

This just might solve my 1998 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab's ignition issue.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Betatest
Member • 115 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1998 Chevrolet 2500 Extended Cab as well.

April 29, 2025 Reply

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