[Success] Do you need a code when changing BCM in 2006 GMC Canyon?

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Looking for my 2006 GMC Canyon's factory key code to program a key

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This trick worked for my buddy's 2006 GMC Canyon. Giving it a go myself.

Why is finding a key code on a 2006 GMC Canyon this hard?!

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2006 GMC Canyon.

My 2006 GMC Canyon won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

I have a 2011 2006 GMC Canyon, will this method work for that year?

Trying this on my 2006 GMC Canyon later. Will report back.

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