[Issue Closed] Need my 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Base's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

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Ultraviolet
Member since August 2022 • 34 posts

How can I find my 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Base's key code to program a new key?

Posted on March 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1956 posts

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

Posted on March 18, 2025

Replies (4)

Younggun
Member • 41 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Base's mystery code.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 147 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Base as well.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 15 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Base this hard?!

March 20, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 115 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 1997 Chevrolet Camaro Base.

March 21, 2025 Reply

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