[Method] DIY method for retrieving PIN from 1998 Chevrolet Suburban ECU?

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Rustynail
Member since January 2022 • 72 posts

Looking for my 1998 Chevrolet Suburban's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on January 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 533 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 08, 2025

Replies (4)

Jokersmile
Member • 82 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 1998 Chevrolet Suburban this weekend.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 64 posts

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

January 09, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 75 posts

My 1998 Chevrolet Suburban's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 36 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 1998 Chevrolet Suburban too.

January 11, 2025 Reply

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