[Fixed] My 2010 Cadillac SRX won’t start - do I need a transponder code?

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Purplehaze
Member since January 2023 • 116 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2010 Cadillac SRX

Posted on March 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1043 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2010 Cadillac SRX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 21, 2025

Replies (5)

Cyberninja
Member • 150 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2010 Cadillac SRX—need the code first.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 138 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2010 Cadillac SRX for days.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 47 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2010 Cadillac SRX.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 13 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2010 Cadillac SRX.

March 24, 2025 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 22 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2010 Cadillac SRX. This might do it.

March 25, 2025 Reply

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