[Free Solution] Legal issues with sharing key code for 2004 Cadillac CTS V

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Vectorprime
Member since August 2021 • 42 posts

Need my 2004 Cadillac CTS V's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 22, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 23, 2025

Replies (6)

Javajunkie
Member • 131 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2004 Cadillac CTS V!

February 23, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 40 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2004 Cadillac CTS V. This might do it.

February 24, 2025 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 71 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2004 Cadillac CTS V, following this thread.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 123 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2004 Cadillac CTS V. Need the code badly.

February 26, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 147 posts

I tried this with my 2004 Cadillac CTS V but still no luck. Any suggestions?

February 27, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 74 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2004 Cadillac CTS V all week. Hope this helps.

February 28, 2025 Reply

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