[Archived] Options when manual is lost for 1998 GMC Savana 2500 Cargo key code

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Jedimaster
Member since January 2023 • 90 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1998 GMC Savana 2500 Cargo

Posted on October 15, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 16, 2024

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Electricboog
Member • 75 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 1998 GMC Savana 2500 Cargo, hope this helps.

October 16, 2024 Reply
Icemann
Member • 42 posts

This thread might save my 1998 GMC Savana 2500 Cargo. Thanks everyone!

October 17, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 84 posts

Same problem on my 1998 GMC Savana 2500 Cargo. Watching for any working solutions.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Neonlights
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Key code problems with my 1998 GMC Savana 2500 Cargo as well. Subscribed!

October 19, 2024 Reply

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