[Issue Closed] My Classic 3500 Crew Cab GMC key fob works, but car won’t start - code issue?

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Voodooman
Member since August 2022 • 85 posts

Need my Classic 3500 Crew Cab GMC's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on April 25, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 26, 2025

Replies (4)

Steelwolf
Member • 68 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Classic 3500 Crew Cab GMC too!

April 26, 2025 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 89 posts

Following this for my Classic 3500 Crew Cab GMC. Please update if it works!

April 27, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 49 posts

My Classic 3500 Crew Cab GMC's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 126 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Classic 3500 Crew Cab GMC. Thanks!

April 29, 2025 Reply

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