[Free Fix] Can I reset the immobilizer on my 2018 Cadillac CTS 20L Turbo without dealer?

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Captainkirk
Member since August 2022 • 49 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my 2018 Cadillac CTS 20L Turbo?

Posted on January 01, 2025
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Posted on January 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Zombieking
Member • 131 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2018 Cadillac CTS 20L Turbo. Giving it a go myself.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 148 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2018 Cadillac CTS 20L Turbo before?

January 03, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 41 posts

Trying this out on my 2018 Cadillac CTS 20L Turbo today—hoping it works.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 50 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2018 Cadillac CTS 20L Turbo—might work for mine too.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 7 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2018 Cadillac CTS 20L Turbo owner.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Omegared
Member • 60 posts

Been here before with my 2018 Cadillac CTS 20L Turbo. Let’s see if this one works.

January 07, 2025 Reply

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