[Resolved] Ignition won’t engage on 1973 Cadillac Eldorado - missing PIN?

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Zombiehunt
Member since November 2022 • 88 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 1973 Cadillac Eldorado keys?

Posted on December 13, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1973 Cadillac Eldorado. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 14, 2024

Replies (6)

Echolima
Member • 36 posts

If this works for my 1973 Cadillac Eldorado, I owe you big time.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 105 posts

Anyone try this on a 1973 Cadillac Eldorado with push-button start?

December 15, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 18 posts

Key code problems with my 1973 Cadillac Eldorado as well. Subscribed!

December 16, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 39 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1973 Cadillac Eldorado.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 33 posts

My 1973 Cadillac Eldorado refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 75 posts

Trying this on my 1973 Cadillac Eldorado later. Will report back.

December 19, 2024 Reply

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