[Free Tool] How do locksmiths get key codes for 2017 Cadillac XT5 Platinums?

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Yankeezulu
Member since June 2022 • 143 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2017 Cadillac XT5 Platinum?

Posted on March 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Cadillac XT5 Platinum. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 06, 2025

Replies (6)

Techwiz
Member • 38 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2017 Cadillac XT5 Platinum.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 59 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2017 Cadillac XT5 Platinum too!

March 07, 2025 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 59 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2017 Cadillac XT5 Platinum.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 147 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2017 Cadillac XT5 Platinum.

March 09, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 25 posts

Anyone try this on a 2017 Cadillac XT5 Platinum with push-button start?

March 10, 2025 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 33 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2017 Cadillac XT5 Platinum.

March 11, 2025 Reply

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