[Working] 2012 Cadillac SRX Premium Collection not recognizing new key - code issue?

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Wildcard
Member since August 2021 • 28 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2012 Cadillac SRX Premium Collection?

Posted on December 07, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Cadillac SRX Premium Collection. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 08, 2024

Replies (4)

Cyberghost
Member • 42 posts

I’m not alone! My 2012 Cadillac SRX Premium Collection is doing the same thing.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 32 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2012 Cadillac SRX Premium Collection.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 128 posts

Worked for someone with a 2012 Cadillac SRX Premium Collection? Need to hear it!

December 10, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 24 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2012 Cadillac SRX Premium Collection. Huge thanks!

December 11, 2024 Reply

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