[Confirmed Fix] Dealer wants $200 for 2006 Saturn VUE PIN - other options?

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Alphabeta
Member since August 2022 • 46 posts

Where do they get the key code to program 2006 Saturn VUE keys at the dealer?

Posted on January 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1613 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2006 Saturn VUE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Darkhorse
Member • 118 posts

Was about to give up on my 2006 Saturn VUE, but this gives me hope.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 108 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2006 Saturn VUE.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 71 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2006 Saturn VUE.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 78 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2006 Saturn VUE too!

January 19, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 133 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2006 Saturn VUE.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 16 posts

My 2006 Saturn VUE's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

January 21, 2025 Reply

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