[Archived] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to 2004 GMC Sierra 3500 Regular

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Omegaman
Member since December 2021 • 97 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2004 GMC Sierra 3500 Regular

Posted on October 12, 2024
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Posted on October 13, 2024

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October 13, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
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Urbanninja
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October 15, 2024 Reply

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