[Archived] Can locksmith pull key code from my 1985 CHEVROLET Camaro IROC 1985?

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Madhatter
Member since April 2023 • 92 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 1985 CHEVROLET Camaro IROC 1985

Posted on December 04, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1985 CHEVROLET Camaro IROC 1985. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 05, 2024

Replies (6)

Dragonfly
Member • 41 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 1985 CHEVROLET Camaro IROC 1985 key issue.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Electric
Member • 72 posts

Will this work if the 1985 CHEVROLET Camaro IROC 1985 has an aftermarket alarm?

December 06, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 38 posts

Does this method work for the 1985 CHEVROLET Camaro IROC 1985 models from 2010 onward?

December 07, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 46 posts

Trying this out on my 1985 CHEVROLET Camaro IROC 1985 today—hoping it works.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 52 posts

Was about to give up on my 1985 CHEVROLET Camaro IROC 1985, but this gives me hope.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Bob
Member • 101 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1985 CHEVROLET Camaro IROC 1985 key issues!

December 10, 2024 Reply

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