[Confirmed Fix] Is there a master key for the 1996 Geo Tracker?

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Charlie
Member since October 2021 • 62 posts

How to get the factory key code for my 1996 Geo Tracker to make keys?

Posted on October 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1188 posts

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

Posted on October 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Highvoltage
Member • 86 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1996 Geo Tracker for a while.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 9 posts

I tried this with my 1996 Geo Tracker but still no luck. Any suggestions?

October 27, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 12 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 1996 Geo Tracker, hope someone can help.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 103 posts

Been here before with my 1996 Geo Tracker. Let’s see if this one works.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 96 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 1996 Geo Tracker—need the code first.

October 30, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 114 posts

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

October 31, 2024 Reply

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