[Resolved] How can I obtain my 2004 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew's key code to program a spare key?

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Where's the key code located on a 2004 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew for key programming?

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Just tried this on my 2004 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew—anyone else have success?

Just what I needed! My 2004 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew has been acting up lately.

Trying to figure this out for my 2004 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew too!

My 2004 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

If this works for my 2004 GMC Sierra 3500 Crew, I owe you big time.

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