[Working] Dealer charging too much for 19981999 key code

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Redalert
Member since July 2022 • 146 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 19981999 - where's the key code?

Posted on February 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 789 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 19981999. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 15, 2025

Replies (6)

Pandaexpress
Member • 75 posts

Been stuck with my 19981999 for weeks. This might be the fix.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 49 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 19981999 key issues!

February 16, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 56 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 19981999 key issues!

February 17, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 26 posts

Does this method work for the 19981999 models from 2010 onward?

February 18, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 144 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 19981999. This might do it.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 90 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 19981999 too.

February 20, 2025 Reply

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