[Free Solution] Is it legal to get the immobilizer code online for 1996 1999?

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Whiterabbit
Member since August 2022 • 24 posts

How can I retrieve my 1996 1999's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on April 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1252 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 1999. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 26, 2025

Replies (5)

Steelwolf
Member • 116 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 1996 1999.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 116 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1996 1999.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 56 posts

Will this work if the 1996 1999 has an aftermarket alarm?

April 28, 2025 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 139 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 1996 1999. This looks promising.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 34 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 1996 1999's key code.

April 30, 2025 Reply

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