[Completed] Lost only key - how to recover code for Cadillac Model Thirty

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Kingkong
Member since April 2023 • 125 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Cadillac Model Thirty

Posted on October 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 623 posts

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

Posted on October 20, 2024

Replies (6)

Neonqueen
Member • 55 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Cadillac Model Thirty.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 29 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Cadillac Model Thirty won’t recognize the key.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 18 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Cadillac Model Thirty!

October 22, 2024 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 24 posts

Same problem on my Cadillac Model Thirty. Watching for any working solutions.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 31 posts

Desperate to get my Cadillac Model Thirty running again. Trying this tonight.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 13 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Cadillac Model Thirty. Trying this instead.

October 25, 2024 Reply

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