[It Worked!] Can’t access immobilizer settings on Cadillac Solitaire scanner

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Knightrider
Member since February 2023 • 134 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a Cadillac Solitaire for key programming?

Posted on January 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Cadillac Solitaire. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 18, 2025

Replies (4)

Misterx
Member • 14 posts

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

January 18, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 50 posts

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

January 19, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 29 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Cadillac Solitaire.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 100 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Cadillac Solitaire, would this method still work?

January 21, 2025 Reply

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