[Solved] DIY method for retrieving PIN from 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ECU?

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Shadowfax
Member since August 2022 • 55 posts

How can I find my 1969 Chevrolet Camaro's key code to program a new key?

Posted on September 14, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 15, 2024

Replies (6)

Alphadog
Member • 59 posts

I tried this with my 1969 Chevrolet Camaro but still no luck. Any suggestions?

September 15, 2024 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 146 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1969 Chevrolet Camaro.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 17 posts

If this works for my 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, I owe you big time.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 139 posts

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

September 18, 2024 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 19 posts

My 1969 Chevrolet Camaro won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

September 19, 2024 Reply
Bob
Member • 8 posts

I’m not alone! My 1969 Chevrolet Camaro is doing the same thing.

September 20, 2024 Reply

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