[Recommended Fix] Where’s the code stored on a Chevrolet Astro II smart key?

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Voodoochild
Member since May 2022 • 100 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Chevrolet Astro II key fob?

Posted on December 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1580 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Chevrolet Astro II. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 12, 2024

Replies (3)

Cosmokid
Member • 56 posts

Anyone try this on a Chevrolet Astro II with push-button start?

December 12, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 109 posts

Using this on my Chevrolet Astro II now. Hope it works.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 81 posts

Was about to tow my Chevrolet Astro II. Let me try this first.

December 14, 2024 Reply

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