[Issue Closed] Cadillac V16 immobilizer module mismatch - how to fix?

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Younggun
Member since January 2023 • 89 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my Cadillac V16?

Posted on May 23, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Cadillac V16. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 24, 2025

Replies (5)

Icecold
Member • 114 posts

Same issue here with my Cadillac V16, let me know if it works.

May 24, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 89 posts

Trying this on my Cadillac V16 later. Will report back.

May 25, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 76 posts

Will this work if the Cadillac V16 has an aftermarket alarm?

May 26, 2025 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 127 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Cadillac V16.

May 27, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 7 posts

Desperate to get my Cadillac V16 running again. Trying this tonight.

May 28, 2025 Reply

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