[Fixed] Trying to revive old 1988 Callaway Corvette Sledgehammer - no key code available

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Hotshot
Member since December 2022 • 95 posts

Where do they get the key code to program 1988 Callaway Corvette Sledgehammer keys at the dealer?

Posted on February 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 22, 2025

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Omegaman
Member • 43 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 1988 Callaway Corvette Sledgehammer key code too.

February 22, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
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Been searching everywhere for help with my 1988 Callaway Corvette Sledgehammer's key code.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
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Saved me from towing my 1988 Callaway Corvette Sledgehammer. Thanks!

February 24, 2025 Reply
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February 25, 2025 Reply

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