[Success] Stuck at home with my 1998 Chevrolet Blazer - immobilizer won’t let me start

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Unicorn
Member since February 2023 • 59 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1998 Chevrolet Blazer

Posted on April 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 29, 2025

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Happyfeet
Member • 104 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. This is a lifesaver.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
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My 1998 Chevrolet Blazer is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Omegared
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My 1998 Chevrolet Blazer won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

May 01, 2025 Reply

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