[Status: Resolved] Any success recovering lost code from old 1972 Chevrolet El Camino keys?

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Killerbee
Member since September 2022 • 10 posts

Need my 1972 Chevrolet El Camino's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on February 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1463 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1972 Chevrolet El Camino. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 15, 2025

Replies (4)

Happyfeet
Member • 144 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 1972 Chevrolet El Camino, hope this helps.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 92 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 1972 Chevrolet El Camino. Huge thanks!

February 16, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 69 posts

Does this method work for the 1972 Chevrolet El Camino models from 2010 onward?

February 17, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 23 posts

This thread might save my 1972 Chevrolet El Camino. Thanks everyone!

February 18, 2025 Reply

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