[Confirmed Fix] Need key code after ECU replacement in 1995 Suzuki Sidekick

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Digitalnomad
Member since April 2023 • 98 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 1995 Suzuki Sidekick?

Posted on January 19, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 955 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1995 Suzuki Sidekick. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 20, 2025

Replies (6)

Aceventura
Member • 40 posts

My 1995 Suzuki Sidekick's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

January 20, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 54 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 1995 Suzuki Sidekick too.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 47 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1995 Suzuki Sidekick.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 11 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1995 Suzuki Sidekick all week. Hope this helps.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 95 posts

Does this method work for the 1995 Suzuki Sidekick models from 2010 onward?

January 24, 2025 Reply
Heidi
Member • 84 posts

Does this method work for the 1995 Suzuki Sidekick models from 2010 onward?

January 25, 2025 Reply

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