[Resolved] Trusted locksmith for 2005 Cadillac CTS key code?

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Happycamper
Member since July 2023 • 131 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2005 Cadillac CTS?

Posted on January 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 578 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2005 Cadillac CTS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 18, 2025

Replies (3)

Mistermiyagi
Member • 100 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2005 Cadillac CTS won’t recognize the key.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Superfly
Member • 111 posts

Will this work for older 2005 Cadillac CTSs? Mine's a 2009.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 107 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2005 Cadillac CTS.

January 20, 2025 Reply

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