[It Worked!] Where's the key code stored on a 2017 GMC Savana Passenger LS for programming keys?

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Where's the key code hidden on a 2017 GMC Savana Passenger LS for key programming?

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Will this work for older 2017 GMC Savana Passenger LSs? Mine's a 2009.

Was about to tow my 2017 GMC Savana Passenger LS. Let me try this first.

Will this work if the 2017 GMC Savana Passenger LS has an aftermarket alarm?

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2017 GMC Savana Passenger LS.

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