[Confirmed Fix] Can body shop provide key code for 1998 Isuzu Rodeo S?

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Voodoochild
Member since November 2021 • 121 posts

Need my 1998 Isuzu Rodeo S's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on May 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1664 posts

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

Posted on May 27, 2025

Replies (6)

Titanium
Member • 104 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 1998 Isuzu Rodeo S—need the code first.

May 27, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 92 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 1998 Isuzu Rodeo S. Giving it a go myself.

May 28, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 100 posts

Does this method work for the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo S models from 2010 onward?

May 29, 2025 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 21 posts

I have a 2011 1998 Isuzu Rodeo S, will this method work for that year?

May 30, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 82 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 1998 Isuzu Rodeo S.

May 31, 2025 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 142 posts

Does this method work for the 1998 Isuzu Rodeo S models from 2010 onward?

June 01, 2025 Reply

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