[Confirmed Fix] Need new fob programmed for 1997 Saturn S Series, but don’t have code

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Younggun
Member since November 2021 • 126 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1997 Saturn S Series

Posted on April 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 674 posts

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

Posted on April 23, 2025

Replies (3)

Titanium
Member • 119 posts

Just tried this on my 1997 Saturn S Series—anyone else have success?

April 23, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 144 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1997 Saturn S Series.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Betatest
Member • 51 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1997 Saturn S Seriess?

April 25, 2025 Reply

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