[Completed] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2004 Chevrolet Venture?

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Zombieking
Member since September 2022 • 81 posts

How can I access my 2004 Chevrolet Venture's key code to program new keys?

Posted on March 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1888 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Chevrolet Venture. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 21, 2025

Replies (6)

Icecold
Member • 126 posts

I think my 2004 Chevrolet Venture has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 10 posts

Was about to tow my 2004 Chevrolet Venture. Let me try this first.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 104 posts

This thread might save my 2004 Chevrolet Venture. Thanks everyone!

March 23, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 96 posts

Just what I needed! My 2004 Chevrolet Venture has been acting up lately.

March 24, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 71 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2004 Chevrolet Venture. Thanks!

March 25, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 137 posts

Trying this on my 2004 Chevrolet Venture later. Will report back.

March 26, 2025 Reply

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