[Success] Need key code after theft recovery of 19891993

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Alphawolf
Member since September 2022 • 112 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 19891993 - help?

Posted on December 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1814 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 19891993. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 05, 2024

Replies (6)

Hotwheels
Member • 44 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 19891993.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 32 posts

Will this work for older 19891993s? Mine's a 2009.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 38 posts

My 19891993's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

December 07, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 14 posts

My 19891993 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 14 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 19891993 too.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 30 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 19891993 won’t recognize the key.

December 10, 2024 Reply

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