[Solution] Is the ignition lock coded separately in 1992 Geo Prizm?

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Heidi
Member since November 2022 • 24 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1992 Geo Prizm

Posted on January 28, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1579 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1992 Geo Prizm. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 29, 2025

Replies (4)

Quantumq
Member • 144 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 1992 Geo Prizm?

January 29, 2025 Reply
Heidi
Member • 101 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1992 Geo Prizm.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 131 posts

Does this method work for the 1992 Geo Prizm models from 2010 onward?

January 31, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 7 posts

Anyone try this on a 1992 Geo Prizm with push-button start?

February 01, 2025 Reply

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