[Archived] Just changed ECU on my GMC Yukon 1500 2WD - need new transponder code?

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Redalert
Member since September 2021 • 91 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my GMC Yukon 1500 2WD

Posted on October 05, 2024
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Posted on October 06, 2024

Replies (4)

Wildcard
Member • 150 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a GMC Yukon 1500 2WD.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 56 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the GMC Yukon 1500 2WD?

October 07, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 102 posts

Why is finding a key code on a GMC Yukon 1500 2WD this hard?!

October 08, 2024 Reply
Bob
Member • 56 posts

Trying to figure this out for my GMC Yukon 1500 2WD too!

October 09, 2024 Reply

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