[Archived] Dealer charging too much for 2008 Cadillac CTS key code

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Rustyshack
Member since June 2022 • 115 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2008 Cadillac CTS?

Posted on February 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 854 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Cadillac CTS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 23, 2025

Replies (6)

Omegadog
Member • 21 posts

Same issue here with my 2008 Cadillac CTS, let me know if it works.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 25 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2008 Cadillac CTS.

February 24, 2025 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 110 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2008 Cadillac CTS, hope someone can help.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 108 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2008 Cadillac CTS before?

February 26, 2025 Reply
Grace
Member • 48 posts

Trying this on my 2008 Cadillac CTS later. Will report back.

February 27, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 32 posts

My 2008 Cadillac CTS won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

February 28, 2025 Reply

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