[Confirmed Fix] Trying to get ignition working again on my Chevrolet Corvette C2

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Hotwheels
Member since December 2022 • 23 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Chevrolet Corvette C2

Posted on March 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1545 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Chevrolet Corvette C2. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 16, 2025

Replies (3)

Wizardoz
Member • 85 posts

Was about to give up on my Chevrolet Corvette C2, but this gives me hope.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 62 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Chevrolet Corvette C2.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 34 posts

My Chevrolet Corvette C2 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

March 18, 2025 Reply

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