[Free Tool] 1998 Chevrolet Corvette won’t detect chipped key - reprogram failed

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Techlord
Member since May 2023 • 96 posts

Need my 1998 Chevrolet Corvette's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on November 15, 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 Corvette. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 16, 2024

Replies (4)

Byteme
Member • 101 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1998 Chevrolet Corvette?

November 16, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 48 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. Thanks!

November 17, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 38 posts

Been stuck with my 1998 Chevrolet Corvette for weeks. This might be the fix.

November 18, 2024 Reply
Grace
Member • 100 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.

November 19, 2024 Reply

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