[Working] Need the key code to program a new key for my 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT - help?

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Flyingdutch
Member since October 2022 • 47 posts

Where's the key code stored in a 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT for making new keys?

Posted on January 27, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 853 posts

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

Posted on January 28, 2025

Replies (5)

Digitalnomad
Member • 80 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT, following this thread.

January 28, 2025 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 52 posts

Following this for my 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT. Please update if it works!

January 29, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 126 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Hackman
Member • 69 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 54 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT this weekend.

February 01, 2025 Reply

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