[Resolved] 1990 Isuzu Trooper key lost and no code - what are my options?

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Cyberghost
Member since January 2023 • 149 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 1990 Isuzu Trooper - where's the key code?

Posted on March 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1532 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1990 Isuzu Trooper. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 04, 2025

Replies (4)

Quicksilver
Member • 102 posts

Trying this out on my 1990 Isuzu Trooper today—hoping it works.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 75 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1990 Isuzu Trooper.

March 05, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 99 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1990 Isuzu Trooper.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 11 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1990 Isuzu Trooper this hard?!

March 07, 2025 Reply

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