[It Worked!] Trying to sync new fob with 2007 Cadillac STS V8 - code needed?

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How to get the key code to program keys for my 2007 Cadillac STS V8?

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This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2007 Cadillac STS V8 for days.

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2007 Cadillac STS V8?

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2007 Cadillac STS V8?

Following along—same issue with my 2007 Cadillac STS V8.

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2007 Cadillac STS V8's key code.

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