[Fixed] My GMC S15 Jimmy 4WD is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Techlord
Member since March 2023 • 78 posts

How can I access my GMC S15 Jimmy 4WD's key code to program new keys?

Posted on March 28, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1977 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the GMC S15 Jimmy 4WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 29, 2025

Replies (6)

Invisible
Member • 55 posts

Key code problems with my GMC S15 Jimmy 4WD as well. Subscribed!

March 29, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 149 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my GMC S15 Jimmy 4WD.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Supernova
Member • 150 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 GMC S15 Jimmy 4WD?

March 31, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 48 posts

My GMC S15 Jimmy 4WD won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 72 posts

My GMC S15 Jimmy 4WD just blinks. I think this might fix it.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 36 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my GMC S15 Jimmy 4WD as well.

April 03, 2025 Reply

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