[Answered] Where can I find the key code to program keys for my 1960 Corvette The American?

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Neonqueen
Member since June 2022 • 74 posts

Where do they get the key code to program 1960 Corvette The American keys at the dealer?

Posted on September 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1960 Corvette The American. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 06, 2024

Replies (5)

Yellowsub
Member • 132 posts

This just might solve my 1960 Corvette The American's ignition issue.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 50 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 1960 Corvette The American!

September 07, 2024 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 105 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1960 Corvette The American, would this method still work?

September 08, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 96 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1960 Corvette The American before?

September 09, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 115 posts

Same issue here with my 1960 Corvette The American, let me know if it works.

September 10, 2024 Reply

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