[Completed] Dealer charging $250 for 2009 Suzuki Equator Crew Cab code - alternatives?

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Techguru
Member since February 2023 • 124 posts

Looking for my 2009 Suzuki Equator Crew Cab's key code to program a new key

Posted on August 13, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2009 Suzuki Equator Crew Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 14, 2024

Replies (3)

Urbanninja
Member • 150 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2009 Suzuki Equator Crew Cab!

August 14, 2024 Reply
Titanium
Member • 113 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2009 Suzuki Equator Crew Cabs?

August 15, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 21 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2009 Suzuki Equator Crew Cab, would this method still work?

August 16, 2024 Reply

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