[Working] Help! I need the key code for my 1997 Geo Tracker

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Bluesteel
Member since January 2022 • 50 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 1997 Geo Tracker?

Posted on December 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1366 posts

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

Posted on December 25, 2024

Replies (5)

Superfly
Member • 51 posts

I have a 2011 1997 Geo Tracker, will this method work for that year?

December 25, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 47 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1997 Geo Tracker.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 54 posts

Using this on my 1997 Geo Tracker now. Hope it works.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 46 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1997 Geo Tracker.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 113 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 1997 Geo Tracker.

December 29, 2024 Reply

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