[Status: Resolved] Trying to get ignition working again on my 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS

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Laughingman
Member since October 2021 • 133 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS for key programming?

Posted on August 09, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 10, 2024

Replies (3)

Wildcard
Member • 120 posts

My 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

August 10, 2024 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 77 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 57 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS. Need the code badly.

August 12, 2024 Reply

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