[Free Fix] Trying to revive old 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT - no key code available

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Neonlights
Member since May 2023 • 15 posts

Looking for my 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on August 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 556 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 07, 2024

Replies (5)

Happycamper
Member • 95 posts

Just tried this on my 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT—anyone else have success?

August 07, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 116 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 116 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT's key code issue!

August 09, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 99 posts

My 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

August 10, 2024 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 55 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LT.

August 11, 2024 Reply

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