[Answered] Is there a backup key code in my 1999 Isuzu Hombre manual?

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Cyberninja
Member since September 2021 • 132 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 1999 Isuzu Hombre to program a key?

Posted on December 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 Isuzu Hombre. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 06, 2024

Replies (4)

Netsurfer
Member • 17 posts

I tried this with my 1999 Isuzu Hombre but still no luck. Any suggestions?

December 06, 2024 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 137 posts

My 1999 Isuzu Hombre has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

December 07, 2024 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 105 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 1999 Isuzu Hombre!

December 08, 2024 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 39 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 1999 Isuzu Hombre.

December 09, 2024 Reply

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