[Update] How to get my 1998 Cadillac Commercial's key code to program replacement keys?

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Silverbullet
Member since September 2021 • 35 posts

Looking for my 1998 Cadillac Commercial's factory key code to program a key

Posted on February 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1152 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Cadillac Commercial. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 27, 2025

Replies (6)

Youngturk
Member • 126 posts

My 1998 Cadillac Commercial's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

February 27, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 54 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1998 Cadillac Commercial this hard?!

February 28, 2025 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 34 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1998 Cadillac Commercial?

March 01, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 6 posts

Just what I needed! My 1998 Cadillac Commercial has been acting up lately.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 89 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 1998 Cadillac Commercial. Giving it a go myself.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 149 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1998 Cadillac Commercial.

March 04, 2025 Reply

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