[Free Solution] Trying to DIY program a key for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Regular - missing code

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Urbanninja
Member since November 2022 • 147 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Regular key fob?

Posted on August 28, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Regular. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 29, 2024

Replies (5)

Vectorprime
Member • 108 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Regular's key code.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 144 posts

Will this work for older 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Regulars? Mine's a 2009.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 96 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Regular.

August 31, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 34 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Regular too.

September 01, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 46 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Regular.

September 02, 2024 Reply

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