[Status: Resolved] Cadillac de Ville won't accept new key - transponder issue?

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Cyberghost
Member since January 2023 • 126 posts

How can I find my Cadillac de Ville's key code to program a new key?

Posted on September 02, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 03, 2024

Replies (6)

Captaincrunch
Member • 134 posts

My Cadillac de Ville's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

September 03, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 61 posts

My Cadillac de Ville refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

September 04, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 102 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Cadillac de Ville too.

September 05, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 145 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Cadillac de Ville, hope someone can help.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 46 posts

Saved me from towing my Cadillac de Ville. Thanks!

September 07, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 70 posts

My Cadillac de Ville refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

September 08, 2024 Reply

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