[Issue Closed] How to verify key code for 1987 Cadillac Allante is correct

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Yellowdog
Member since March 2023 • 14 posts

Looking for my 1987 Cadillac Allante's factory key code to program a key

Posted on December 29, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 30, 2024

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Quicksilver
Member • 110 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1987 Cadillac Allante.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
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I need this so bad for my 1987 Cadillac Allante. Subscribed!

December 31, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
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This thread might save my 1987 Cadillac Allante. Thanks everyone!

January 01, 2025 Reply
Digitalnomad
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Wish I found this thread before towing my 1987 Cadillac Allante.

January 02, 2025 Reply

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