[Free Fix] 1996 Geo Metro not starting - no key programming code

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Xenomorph
Member since July 2023 • 137 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 1996 Geo Metro to program a key?

Posted on October 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 921 posts

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

Posted on October 05, 2024

Replies (4)

Haloeffect
Member • 62 posts

Trying this out on my 1996 Geo Metro today—hoping it works.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 33 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1996 Geo Metros?

October 06, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 115 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 1996 Geo Metro?

October 07, 2024 Reply
Grace
Member • 48 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1996 Geo Metro, would this method still work?

October 08, 2024 Reply

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