[Recommended Fix] My 2009 Suzuki XL 7 only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Goldenret
Member since July 2023 • 132 posts

Need my 2009 Suzuki XL 7's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on May 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2009 Suzuki XL 7. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 29, 2025

Replies (6)

Xfactor
Member • 64 posts

Saved me from towing my 2009 Suzuki XL 7. Thanks!

May 29, 2025 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 140 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2009 Suzuki XL 7 this hard?!

May 30, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 122 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 2009 Suzuki XL 7. This looks promising.

May 31, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 59 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2009 Suzuki XL 7. Trying this instead.

June 01, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 44 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2009 Suzuki XL 7.

June 02, 2025 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 125 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2009 Suzuki XL 7 as well.

June 03, 2025 Reply

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