[Completed] Key code help for 2003 2016 with flip key

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Member since August 2022 • 21 posts

Where do they get the key code to program 2003 2016 keys at the dealer?

Posted on April 06, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 2016. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 07, 2025

Replies (5)

Quantumleap
Member • 6 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2003 2016.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 19 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2003 2016.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 42 posts

My 2003 2016 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 49 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2003 2016, would this method still work?

April 10, 2025 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 109 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2003 2016.

April 11, 2025 Reply

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