[Free Solution] Help needed - 1999 Isuzu Trooper not recognizing replacement key

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Electricslide
Member since March 2022 • 44 posts

How can I obtain my 1999 Isuzu Trooper's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on November 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 826 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 Isuzu Trooper. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Redbaron
Member • 69 posts

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

November 21, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 113 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1999 Isuzu Trooper.

November 22, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 13 posts

Saved me from towing my 1999 Isuzu Trooper. Thanks!

November 23, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 133 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1999 Isuzu Trooper?

November 24, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 55 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 1999 Isuzu Trooper. Huge thanks!

November 25, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 49 posts

Saved me from towing my 1999 Isuzu Trooper. Thanks!

November 26, 2024 Reply

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