[Success] Need help locating key code for 1998 GMC Savana 3500 Cargo

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Where can I find the key code to program keys for my 1998 GMC Savana 3500 Cargo?

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Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1998 GMC Savana 3500 Cargo for a while.

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