[Fixed] Locked out of diagnostics - 2000 Isuzu Rodeo asks for access code

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Pandaking
Member since November 2021 • 86 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2000 Isuzu Rodeo keys?

Posted on April 07, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 08, 2025

Replies (3)

Javaking
Member • 131 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2000 Isuzu Rodeo, hope someone can help.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 129 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2000 Isuzu Rodeo?

April 09, 2025 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 90 posts

My 2000 Isuzu Rodeo's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

April 10, 2025 Reply

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