[Solution] Will insurance cover key code cost for 1978 Cadillac Eldorado?

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Alphacent
Member since August 2022 • 67 posts

Need my 1978 Cadillac Eldorado's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on November 11, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 12, 2024

Replies (3)

Icedragon
Member • 73 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1978 Cadillac Eldorado as well.

November 12, 2024 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 107 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. This might do it.

November 13, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 49 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1978 Cadillac Eldorado for a while.

November 14, 2024 Reply

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