[Recommended Fix] Is the key programming code the same as the immobilizer code on a 1985 CHEVROLET Camaro IROC iroc?

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Frank
Member since June 2023 • 108 posts

Looking for my 1985 CHEVROLET Camaro IROC iroc's factory key code to program a key

Posted on October 04, 2024
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Posted on October 05, 2024

Replies (3)

Zombiehunt
Member • 31 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1985 CHEVROLET Camaro IROC iroc.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 48 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1985 CHEVROLET Camaro IROC iroc.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Eve
Member • 7 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1985 CHEVROLET Camaro IROC iroc as well.

October 07, 2024 Reply

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