[Method] 2016 Cadillac SRX won’t crank after battery died - code needed?

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Lightspeed
Member since October 2021 • 96 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2016 Cadillac SRX?

Posted on May 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Cadillac SRX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 22, 2025

Replies (6)

Orangesoda
Member • 50 posts

My 2016 Cadillac SRX needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

May 22, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 80 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2016 Cadillac SRX, thanks for posting!

May 23, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 42 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2016 Cadillac SRX too.

May 24, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 66 posts

My 2016 Cadillac SRX has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

May 25, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 17 posts

My 2016 Cadillac SRX has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

May 26, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 88 posts

Was about to tow my 2016 Cadillac SRX. Let me try this first.

May 27, 2025 Reply

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