[Free Fix] Can detailer access key code for 1965 Cadillac Eldorado?

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Karmaking
Member since May 2022 • 29 posts

Need my 1965 Cadillac Eldorado's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on December 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 13, 2024

Replies (4)

Laserfocus
Member • 97 posts

Desperate to get my 1965 Cadillac Eldorado running again. Trying this tonight.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 125 posts

My 1965 Cadillac Eldorado won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 50 posts

Just tried this on my 1965 Cadillac Eldorado—anyone else have success?

December 15, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 90 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1965 Cadillac Eldorado all week. Hope this helps.

December 16, 2024 Reply

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