[Method] Dealer charging $250 for 2017 Cadillac ATS Premium Luxury code - alternatives?

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Papasmurf
Member since August 2022 • 97 posts

Where's the key code stored in a 2017 Cadillac ATS Premium Luxury for making new keys?

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 2017 Cadillac ATS Premium Luxury. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 15, 2024

Replies (3)

Haloeffect
Member • 108 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2017 Cadillac ATS Premium Luxury.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Supernova
Member • 95 posts

Will this work if the 2017 Cadillac ATS Premium Luxury has an aftermarket alarm?

December 16, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 123 posts

Worked for someone with a 2017 Cadillac ATS Premium Luxury? Need to hear it!

December 17, 2024 Reply

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