[Archived] Looking for free way to retrieve PIN code on 2012 Chevrolet Cruze

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Alphadog
Member since March 2022 • 23 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Posted on February 24, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1531 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 25, 2025

Replies (6)

Yellowbird
Member • 13 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 29 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.

February 26, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 93 posts

Will this work if the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze has an aftermarket alarm?

February 27, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 149 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.

February 28, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 100 posts

My 2012 Chevrolet Cruze's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

March 01, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 84 posts

My 2012 Chevrolet Cruze just blinks. I think this might fix it.

March 02, 2025 Reply

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