[Closed] Locked out of diagnostics - 2000 Saturn L Series asks for access code

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Metalhead
Member since February 2022 • 15 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2000 Saturn L Series?

Posted on December 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 890 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 Saturn L Series. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 05, 2024

Replies (6)

Ultraman
Member • 60 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2000 Saturn L Seriess?

December 05, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 21 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2000 Saturn L Series too!

December 06, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 137 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2000 Saturn L Series.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 143 posts

I’m not alone! My 2000 Saturn L Series is doing the same thing.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 77 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2000 Saturn L Series, would this method still work?

December 09, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 145 posts

Using this on my 2000 Saturn L Series now. Hope it works.

December 10, 2024 Reply

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