[Success] Cadillac Eldorado Seville keeps flashing 'key not recognized'

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Hotwheels
Member since October 2022 • 85 posts

How can I find my Cadillac Eldorado Seville's key code to program a new key?

Posted on May 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 508 posts

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

Posted on May 26, 2025

Replies (4)

Rustynail
Member • 135 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Cadillac Eldorado Seville key issues!

May 26, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 22 posts

I tried this with my Cadillac Eldorado Seville but still no luck. Any suggestions?

May 27, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 128 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Cadillac Eldorado Seville this hard?!

May 28, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 118 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Cadillac Eldorado Seville too.

May 29, 2025 Reply

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