[Solution] Just changed battery, now 2020 Cadillac XT6 asks for a PIN code

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Digitalnomad
Member since January 2023 • 104 posts

Need my 2020 Cadillac XT6's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on October 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 645 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 Cadillac XT6. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Xenowarrior
Member • 113 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2020 Cadillac XT6, hope someone can help.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 136 posts

Been here before with my 2020 Cadillac XT6. Let’s see if this one works.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 85 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2020 Cadillac XT6 for a while.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 138 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2020 Cadillac XT6 too.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 109 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2020 Cadillac XT6's mystery code.

October 30, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 118 posts

Was about to give up on my 2020 Cadillac XT6, but this gives me hope.

October 31, 2024 Reply

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