[Closed] 2003 Chevrolet Venture Cargo immobilizer flashing - code problem?

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Phoenixrise
Member since January 2023 • 137 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2003 Chevrolet Venture Cargo

Posted on January 07, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 08, 2025

Replies (3)

Papasmurf
Member • 88 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2003 Chevrolet Venture Cargo key issues!

January 08, 2025 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 19 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2003 Chevrolet Venture Cargo. Need the code badly.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 11 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2003 Chevrolet Venture Cargo.

January 10, 2025 Reply

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