[Solution] Trying to register new fob for 2018 Cadillac CTS V Base - stuck on code

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Pandaking
Member since October 2022 • 142 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2018 Cadillac CTS V Base?

Posted on March 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1561 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Cadillac CTS V Base. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 09, 2025

Replies (6)

Alphamale
Member • 101 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 2018 Cadillac CTS V Base. This looks promising.

March 09, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 123 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2018 Cadillac CTS V Base.

March 10, 2025 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 73 posts

My 2018 Cadillac CTS V Base's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

March 11, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 35 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2018 Cadillac CTS V Base.

March 12, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 28 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2018 Cadillac CTS V Base.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
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Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2018 Cadillac CTS V Base.

March 14, 2025 Reply

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