[Confirmed Fix] Need to clone a key for 2008 GMC Savana - but no code

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2008 GMC Savana

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Would love to see a video version of this for a 2008 GMC Savana.

Saved me from towing my 2008 GMC Savana. Thanks!

Worked on my cousin’s 2008 GMC Savana—might work for mine too.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2008 GMC Savana owner.

Great info! Needed this for my old 2008 GMC Savana.

Can’t believe this worked on my 2008 GMC Savana. Huge thanks!

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