[Update] Online dealer key code request for 19971998

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Hotshot
Member since April 2022 • 108 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a 19971998 for key programming?

Posted on February 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 617 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 19971998. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 05, 2025

Replies (6)

Hotshot
Member • 96 posts

I’ve got a 2012 19971998, would this method still work?

February 05, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 107 posts

Just tried this on my 19971998—anyone else have success?

February 06, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 91 posts

My 19971998 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

February 07, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 81 posts

My 19971998's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 8 posts

My 19971998 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 42 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 19971998.

February 10, 2025 Reply

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