[Solution] 2001 Cadillac Commercial won’t detect key unless I use original - code issue?

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Greenlantern
Member since July 2023 • 149 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2001 Cadillac Commercial

Posted on February 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1271 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2001 Cadillac Commercial. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 04, 2025

Replies (4)

Quantumpie
Member • 128 posts

My 2001 Cadillac Commercial just blinks. I think this might fix it.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 10 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2001 Cadillac Commercial.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 36 posts

Desperate to get my 2001 Cadillac Commercial running again. Trying this tonight.

February 06, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 12 posts

Will this work for older 2001 Cadillac Commercials? Mine's a 2009.

February 07, 2025 Reply

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