[Archived] Need PIN to add second key to 2003 Isuzu Ascender

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Flashgordon
Member since June 2023 • 124 posts

Looking for my 2003 Isuzu Ascender's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on December 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1207 posts

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Posted on December 31, 2024

Replies (5)

Rocketman
Member • 149 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2003 Isuzu Ascender. Trying this instead.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 148 posts

I have the same 2003 Isuzu Ascender and I'm also trying to find the key code.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 113 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2003 Isuzu Ascender as well.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 85 posts

Just what I needed! My 2003 Isuzu Ascender has been acting up lately.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 96 posts

I’m not alone! My 2003 Isuzu Ascender is doing the same thing.

January 04, 2025 Reply

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