[Resolved] Is it possible to recover the immobilizer code for my 1957 Studebaker Transtar?

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Diana
Member since September 2022 • 65 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 1957 Studebaker Transtar key?

Posted on February 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 19, 2025

Replies (6)

Jedimaster
Member • 91 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1957 Studebaker Transtar. Trying this instead.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Techlord
Member • 69 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 1957 Studebaker Transtar. Giving it a go myself.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Diana
Member • 115 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1957 Studebaker Transtar key issues!

February 21, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 29 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 1957 Studebaker Transtar. This looks promising.

February 22, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 32 posts

My 1957 Studebaker Transtar's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

February 23, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 129 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1957 Studebaker Transtar before?

February 24, 2025 Reply

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