[Confirmed Fix] 2005 Cadillac EXT repair stalled - missing immobilizer code

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Alphadog
Member since December 2022 • 70 posts

Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my 2005 Cadillac EXT?

Posted on March 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 980 posts

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

Posted on March 09, 2025

Replies (6)

Neontiger
Member • 43 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2005 Cadillac EXT before?

March 09, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 8 posts

Just tried this on my 2005 Cadillac EXT—anyone else have success?

March 10, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 96 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2005 Cadillac EXT as well.

March 11, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 50 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2005 Cadillac EXT.

March 12, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 39 posts

Was about to tow my 2005 Cadillac EXT. Let me try this first.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 95 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2005 Cadillac EXT this hard?!

March 14, 2025 Reply

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