[Resolved] Just got a new key for my 1997 Suzuki Esteem, but code is missing

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Skywalker
Member since January 2022 • 98 posts

Looking for my 1997 Suzuki Esteem's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on January 19, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 779 posts

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

Posted on January 20, 2025

Replies (5)

Xenonflash
Member • 109 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1997 Suzuki Esteem this hard?!

January 20, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 92 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 1997 Suzuki Esteem. This looks promising.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 52 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1997 Suzuki Esteem before?

January 22, 2025 Reply
Icecold
Member • 19 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1997 Suzuki Esteem.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 102 posts

My 1997 Suzuki Esteem's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

January 24, 2025 Reply

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