[Status: Resolved] Need to clone a key for 1999 Isuzu Rodeo - but no code

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Zetajones
Member since June 2022 • 10 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 1999 Isuzu Rodeo

Posted on October 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 19, 2024

Replies (6)

Jazzcat
Member • 32 posts

Desperate to get my 1999 Isuzu Rodeo running again. Trying this tonight.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 33 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1999 Isuzu Rodeo.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 47 posts

Same issue here with my 1999 Isuzu Rodeo, let me know if it works.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 82 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1999 Isuzu Rodeo as well.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 40 posts

Desperate to get my 1999 Isuzu Rodeo running again. Trying this tonight.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 76 posts

I have a 2011 1999 Isuzu Rodeo, will this method work for that year?

October 24, 2024 Reply

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