[Confirmed] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to Cadillac CTS Wagon AWD

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Ultrasonic
Member since April 2022 • 116 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Cadillac CTS Wagon AWD - help?

Posted on September 30, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 01, 2024

Replies (5)

Alphadog
Member • 124 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Cadillac CTS Wagon AWD, hope this helps.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 40 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Cadillac CTS Wagon AWD?

October 02, 2024 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 111 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Cadillac CTS Wagon AWD too!

October 03, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 8 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Cadillac CTS Wagon AWD?

October 04, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 56 posts

Just what I needed! My Cadillac CTS Wagon AWD has been acting up lately.

October 05, 2024 Reply

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