[Free Fix] Ignition won’t engage on 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular - missing PIN?

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Yellowbird
Member since April 2022 • 141 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular for key programming?

Posted on April 14, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 15, 2025

Replies (5)

Killerbee
Member • 10 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular, following this thread.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 7 posts

Worked for someone with a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular? Need to hear it!

April 16, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 6 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular. Trying this now.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 88 posts

I’m not alone! My 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular is doing the same thing.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 11 posts

I tried this with my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular but still no luck. Any suggestions?

April 19, 2025 Reply

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