[Recommended Fix] Will car insurance help get key code for Cadillac El Camino?

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Karmapolice
Member since April 2022 • 128 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my Cadillac El Camino?

Posted on March 31, 2025
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Posted on April 01, 2025

Replies (6)

Vortexx
Member • 73 posts

My Cadillac El Camino's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 138 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Cadillac El Camino.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 148 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Cadillac El Camino. Huge thanks!

April 03, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 29 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Cadillac El Camino too.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 111 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Cadillac El Camino key issues!

April 05, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 145 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Cadillac El Camino, hope someone can help.

April 06, 2025 Reply

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