[Confirmed] Looking for my 1974 Bricklin SVI's key code to program a new key fob

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Nighthawk
Member since May 2023 • 45 posts

How can I retrieve my 1974 Bricklin SVI's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on April 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1075 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1974 Bricklin SVI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 23, 2025

Replies (3)

Pandaking
Member • 20 posts

Worked for someone with a 1974 Bricklin SVI? Need to hear it!

April 23, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 126 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 1974 Bricklin SVI too.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 60 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1974 Bricklin SVI!

April 25, 2025 Reply

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