2001 GMC Sierra new column and keys

2001 GMC SIERRA
147,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LTSHAWN
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installed column and keys now truck wont start truck is in security lock out
Mar 12, 2014 at 8:08 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The computer doesn't recognize the new key. You need to have it programmed to accept the new system.
Mar 13, 2014 at 5:34 AM
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LTSHAWN
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Is there any way the computer can relearn to accept the key for my truck...and hook up ..obd ..Reader today ,its telling me no codes found in storage...will my truck have to go to the dealer to be recoded thank you for you help
Mar 13, 2014 at 7:19 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Yes, it needs to be reprogrammed to accept the new key and ignition.
Mar 14, 2014 at 8:40 AM
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