[Status: Resolved] Quickest way to get key code for 20112012

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Outlawstar
Member since June 2023 • 108 posts

Need my 20112012's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on August 31, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 542 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 20112012. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 01, 2024

Replies (4)

Dragonfly
Member • 147 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 20112012.

September 01, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 150 posts

I’m not alone! My 20112012 is doing the same thing.

September 02, 2024 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 57 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 20112012, thanks for posting!

September 03, 2024 Reply
Ironman
Member • 100 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 20112012.

September 04, 2024 Reply

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