[Completed] Where do I get the ignition unlock code for my Chevrolet Series 490?

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Frostbyte
Member since February 2022 • 57 posts

How can I retrieve my Chevrolet Series 490's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on May 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1480 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Chevrolet Series 490. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 09, 2025

Replies (4)

Hackman
Member • 44 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Chevrolet Series 490 too!

May 09, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 100 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Chevrolet Series 490.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 46 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Chevrolet Series 490.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 51 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Chevrolet Series 490—need the code first.

May 12, 2025 Reply

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