[Working] 1997 Isuzu Hombre Spacecab immobilizer code invalid - what now?

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Darthvader
Member since December 2022 • 25 posts

How can I access my 1997 Isuzu Hombre Spacecab's key code to program new keys?

Posted on August 12, 2024
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Posted on August 13, 2024

Replies (6)

Xenowarrior
Member • 100 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1997 Isuzu Hombre Spacecab.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 58 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1997 Isuzu Hombre Spacecab.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 22 posts

Following this for my 1997 Isuzu Hombre Spacecab. Please update if it works!

August 15, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 27 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 1997 Isuzu Hombre Spacecab.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 143 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 1997 Isuzu Hombre Spacecab.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 140 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1997 Isuzu Hombre Spacecab.

August 18, 2024 Reply

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