[Archived] Help with key pairing on 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z 28 - code won’t work

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Yellowbird
Member since November 2022 • 41 posts

Looking for my 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z 28's factory key code to program a key

Posted on February 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1446 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z 28. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 15, 2025

Replies (3)

Uncleben
Member • 82 posts

Trying this on my 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z 28 later. Will report back.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 117 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z 28. Huge thanks!

February 16, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 59 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z 28.

February 17, 2025 Reply

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