[Free Tool] Locked out of my 1998 GMC Safari Passenger, missing PIN code

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Where's the key code located on a 1998 GMC Safari Passenger for key programming?

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Been here before with my 1998 GMC Safari Passenger. Let’s see if this one works.

Following along—same issue with my 1998 GMC Safari Passenger.

Will this work if the 1998 GMC Safari Passenger has an aftermarket alarm?

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 1998 GMC Safari Passenger.

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1998 GMC Safari Passenger.

Same problem on my 1998 GMC Safari Passenger. Watching for any working solutions.

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