[Free Solution] Key code needed for totaled SUBURBAN C1500

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Where can I locate the key code to program a SUBURBAN C1500 key?

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Would love to see a video version of this for a SUBURBAN C1500.

I have the same SUBURBAN C1500 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

Trying to figure this out for my SUBURBAN C1500 too!

Does anyone know if this works on push-start SUBURBAN C1500s?

I’m not alone! My SUBURBAN C1500 is doing the same thing.

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