[Working] Replacing immobilizer module on Chevrolet Deluxe - need to reprogram?

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Wizardoz
Member since January 2022 • 133 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a Chevrolet Deluxe for key programming?

Posted on December 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1632 posts

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

Posted on December 12, 2024

Replies (6)

Yellowjacket
Member • 132 posts

Been stuck with my Chevrolet Deluxe for weeks. This might be the fix.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 66 posts

Key code problems with my Chevrolet Deluxe as well. Subscribed!

December 13, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 148 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Chevrolet Deluxe.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 37 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Chevrolet Deluxe.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 63 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Chevrolet Deluxe too.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 74 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Chevrolet Deluxe. Trying this now.

December 17, 2024 Reply

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