[Solution] Can’t find PIN in glovebox docs for my 2013 Cadillac CTS V Base

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Electric
Member since August 2022 • 94 posts

Need my 2013 Cadillac CTS V Base's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on December 14, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2013 Cadillac CTS V Base. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 15, 2024

Replies (6)

Deltaforce
Member • 44 posts

I tried this with my 2013 Cadillac CTS V Base but still no luck. Any suggestions?

December 15, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 35 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2013 Cadillac CTS V Base. Huge thanks!

December 16, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 67 posts

Does this method work for the 2013 Cadillac CTS V Base models from 2010 onward?

December 17, 2024 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 56 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2013 Cadillac CTS V Base for a while.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Supernova
Member • 43 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2013 Cadillac CTS V Base.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 8 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2013 Cadillac CTS V Base?

December 20, 2024 Reply

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