[Confirmed Fix] Trying to get ignition working again on my 2002 GMC Safari

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Zerogravity
Member since August 2022 • 63 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 2002 GMC Safari?

Posted on January 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 599 posts

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

Posted on January 22, 2025

Replies (6)

Jazzmann
Member • 102 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2002 GMC Safari.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 82 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2002 GMC Safari.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 89 posts

My 2002 GMC Safari just blinks. I think this might fix it.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 70 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2002 GMC Safari, would this method still work?

January 25, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 127 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2002 GMC Safari.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 87 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2002 GMC Safari!

January 27, 2025 Reply

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