[Issue Closed] How can I access my 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara's key code to program new keys?

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Quantumleap
Member since June 2023 • 118 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Posted on March 19, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1210 posts

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

Posted on March 20, 2025

Replies (6)

Javaking
Member • 141 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, following this thread.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 56 posts

Really need the key code for my 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, thanks for sharing!

March 21, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 19 posts

Using this on my 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara now. Hope it works.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 91 posts

Trying this on my 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara later. Will report back.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 70 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara—might work for mine too.

March 24, 2025 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 125 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara as well.

March 25, 2025 Reply

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