[Archived] Anyone tried key programming on 2008 Saturn VUE without PIN?

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Alphaomega
Member since December 2021 • 113 posts

Where do they get the key code to program 2008 Saturn VUE keys at the dealer?

Posted on August 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1331 posts

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

Posted on August 27, 2024

Replies (6)

Yellowsub
Member • 124 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2008 Saturn VUE.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 47 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2008 Saturn VUE.

August 28, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 82 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2008 Saturn VUE for a while.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 75 posts

My 2008 Saturn VUE just blinks. I think this might fix it.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 9 posts

My 2008 Saturn VUE is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

August 31, 2024 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 8 posts

I tried this with my 2008 Saturn VUE but still no luck. Any suggestions?

September 01, 2024 Reply

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