[Solved] Aftermarket key needs code for 1985 Cadillac Eldorado

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Yellowdog
Member since August 2022 • 127 posts

Where's the key code located on a 1985 Cadillac Eldorado for key programming?

Posted on December 30, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 31, 2024

Replies (6)

Pixelpusher
Member • 54 posts

My 1985 Cadillac Eldorado's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 126 posts

Same issue here with my 1985 Cadillac Eldorado, let me know if it works.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Hackman
Member • 147 posts

My 1985 Cadillac Eldorado just blinks. I think this might fix it.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 44 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 1985 Cadillac Eldorado too.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 68 posts

Desperate to get my 1985 Cadillac Eldorado running again. Trying this tonight.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 101 posts

I tried this with my 1985 Cadillac Eldorado but still no luck. Any suggestions?

January 05, 2025 Reply

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