[Archived] Key code needed for 1973 Chevrolet Camaro with custom ignition

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Titanium
Member since April 2022 • 60 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 1973 Chevrolet Camaro?

Posted on January 29, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 30, 2025

Replies (3)

Deltaforce
Member • 64 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. Thanks!

January 30, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 111 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1973 Chevrolet Camaro.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 126 posts

If this works for my 1973 Chevrolet Camaro, I owe you big time.

February 01, 2025 Reply

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