[Resolved] Urgent: I need the key programming code for my 2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS

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How do I get the key code to program a new key for my 2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS?

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My 2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

Can’t believe this worked on my 2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS. Huge thanks!

Just tried this on my 2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS—anyone else have success?

Desperate to get my 2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS running again. Trying this tonight.

My 2000 Cadillac DeVille DHS's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

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