[Confirmed] Cadillac Palomino not recognizing new key - code issue?

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Aceventura
Member since May 2022 • 144 posts

Looking for my Cadillac Palomino's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on May 09, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 727 posts

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

Posted on May 10, 2025

Replies (6)

Hackman
Member • 10 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Cadillac Palomino—need the code first.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 78 posts

Following this for my Cadillac Palomino. Please update if it works!

May 11, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 11 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Cadillac Palomino.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 80 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Cadillac Palomino. This is a lifesaver.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 16 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Cadillac Palomino before?

May 14, 2025 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 117 posts

My Cadillac Palomino has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

May 15, 2025 Reply

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