[Resolved] Bought a replacement key - now 2002 Chevrolet S10 Extended Cab won’t turn over

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Whiteknight
Member since June 2022 • 38 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2002 Chevrolet S10 Extended Cab?

Posted on November 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1188 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2002 Chevrolet S10 Extended Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 09, 2024

Replies (5)

Quantumpie
Member • 46 posts

Using this on my 2002 Chevrolet S10 Extended Cab now. Hope it works.

November 09, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 139 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2002 Chevrolet S10 Extended Cab before?

November 10, 2024 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 40 posts

My 2002 Chevrolet S10 Extended Cab is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

November 11, 2024 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 54 posts

Trying this out on my 2002 Chevrolet S10 Extended Cab today—hoping it works.

November 12, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 72 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2002 Chevrolet S10 Extended Cab. Need the code badly.

November 13, 2024 Reply

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