[Status: Resolved] Dealer charging too much for 2010 Saturn Vue key code

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Rogueone
Member since March 2023 • 135 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 2010 Saturn Vue?

Posted on April 12, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 527 posts

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

Posted on April 13, 2025

Replies (6)

Quantumflux
Member • 70 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2010 Saturn Vue.

April 13, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 104 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2010 Saturn Vue this hard?!

April 14, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 116 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2010 Saturn Vue.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 68 posts

Been here before with my 2010 Saturn Vue. Let’s see if this one works.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 144 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2010 Saturn Vue before?

April 17, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 113 posts

Same problem on my 2010 Saturn Vue. Watching for any working solutions.

April 18, 2025 Reply

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