[Archived] How can I access my 1999 Chevrolet S10's key code to program new keys?

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How can I retrieve my 1999 Chevrolet S10's key code to make a spare key?

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Would love to see a video version of this for a 1999 Chevrolet S10.

Trying this out on my 1999 Chevrolet S10 today—hoping it works.

Just tried this on my 1999 Chevrolet S10—anyone else have success?

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 1999 Chevrolet S10, hope this helps.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1999 Chevrolet S10.

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1999 Chevrolet S10. Thanks!

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