[Confirmed] Why does my 1997 Cadillac DeVille Base need a code to start?

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Unicorn
Member since October 2022 • 83 posts

How can I retrieve my 1997 Cadillac DeVille Base's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on December 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 652 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Cadillac DeVille Base. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 12, 2024

Replies (4)

Silversurf
Member • 137 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1997 Cadillac DeVille Base.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 85 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1997 Cadillac DeVille Base.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 138 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1997 Cadillac DeVille Base all week. Hope this helps.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 94 posts

Been here before with my 1997 Cadillac DeVille Base. Let’s see if this one works.

December 15, 2024 Reply

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