[It Worked!] Key won’t work on my 2008 Cadillac DTS - is it the PIN code?

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Deltaforce
Member since October 2021 • 123 posts

How can I find my 2008 Cadillac DTS's key code to program a new key?

Posted on November 21, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 787 posts

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

Posted on November 22, 2024

Replies (6)

Digitalnomad
Member • 45 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 2008 Cadillac DTS's key code issue!

November 22, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 131 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2008 Cadillac DTS.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 115 posts

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

November 24, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 72 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2008 Cadillac DTS?

November 25, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 85 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2008 Cadillac DTS won’t recognize the key.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 84 posts

I tried this with my 2008 Cadillac DTS but still no luck. Any suggestions?

November 27, 2024 Reply

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