[Archived] Programming new key for 1996 Cadillac Seville - don’t know code

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Jazzhands
Member since April 2022 • 42 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1996 Cadillac Seville - help?

Posted on August 19, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Cadillac Seville. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 20, 2024

Replies (5)

Rustyshack
Member • 88 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1996 Cadillac Seville.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 58 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1996 Cadillac Seville.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Diana
Member • 69 posts

My 1996 Cadillac Seville is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 38 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1996 Cadillac Seville too!

August 23, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 26 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 1996 Cadillac Seville. This might do it.

August 24, 2024 Reply

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