[Confirmed] Chevrolet D 20 immobilizer not responding after new key

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Captaincrunch
Member since July 2023 • 17 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Chevrolet D 20 - where's the key code?

Posted on January 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 636 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Chevrolet D 20. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 26, 2025

Replies (3)

Airjordan
Member • 67 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Chevrolet D 20, following this thread.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 59 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Chevrolet D 20 before?

January 27, 2025 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 80 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Chevrolet D 20.

January 28, 2025 Reply

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