[Fixed] My 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Base won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Techguru
Member since January 2023 • 19 posts

How can I obtain my 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Base's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on October 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Base. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 26, 2024

Replies (4)

Quantumleap
Member • 107 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Base.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 103 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Base. Thanks!

October 27, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 8 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Base—might work for mine too.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 108 posts

Been here before with my 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Base. Let’s see if this one works.

October 29, 2024 Reply

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