[Issue Closed] Locked out of my 2003 2010 - don’t have the key code

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Silversurf
Member since July 2022 • 101 posts

How can I access my 2003 2010's key code to program new keys?

Posted on November 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1099 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 2010. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 23, 2024

Replies (4)

Timemachine
Member • 22 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2003 2010 for a while.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 57 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2003 2010 won’t recognize the key.

November 24, 2024 Reply
Electric
Member • 146 posts

My 2003 2010 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Diana
Member • 47 posts

Using this on my 2003 2010 now. Hope it works.

November 26, 2024 Reply

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