[Status: Resolved] Key code sticker location in 1998 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab models

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How can I retrieve my 1998 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab's key code to make a spare key?

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Anyone try this on a 1998 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab with push-button start?

Just tried this on my 1998 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab—anyone else have success?

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 1998 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab.

I have a 2011 1998 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab, will this method work for that year?

Why is finding a key code on a 1998 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab this hard?!

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