[Solution] Trying to reprogram key for 2003 Cadillac XLR Roadster, don’t have PIN

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2003 Cadillac XLR Roadster

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Can’t believe this worked on my 2003 Cadillac XLR Roadster. Huge thanks!

My 2003 Cadillac XLR Roadster is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2003 Cadillac XLR Roadster.

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2003 Cadillac XLR Roadster.

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