[Solved] Can’t find PIN in glovebox docs for my 1998 GMC Safari

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Gamerpro
Member since March 2022 • 119 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1998 GMC Safari

Posted on May 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 29, 2025

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Darthvader
Member • 41 posts

This thread might save my 1998 GMC Safari. Thanks everyone!

May 29, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 29 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 1998 GMC Safari.

May 30, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 43 posts

I tried this with my 1998 GMC Safari but still no luck. Any suggestions?

May 31, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 9 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 1998 GMC Safari's key code issue!

June 01, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
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Been searching everywhere for help with my 1998 GMC Safari's key code.

June 02, 2025 Reply

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