[Free Fix] Anyone know where to find the ignition code for a 2009 Cadillac CTS Base?

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Xenonflash
Member since August 2022 • 90 posts

Need my 2009 Cadillac CTS Base's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on October 03, 2024
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Posted on October 04, 2024

Replies (5)

Purplerain
Member • 81 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2009 Cadillac CTS Base too!

October 04, 2024 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 92 posts

My 2009 Cadillac CTS Base needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

October 05, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 134 posts

Just tried this on my 2009 Cadillac CTS Base—anyone else have success?

October 06, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 117 posts

Worked for someone with a 2009 Cadillac CTS Base? Need to hear it!

October 07, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 149 posts

My 2009 Cadillac CTS Base might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

October 08, 2024 Reply

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