[Fixed] Key code needed for Chevrolet Camaro with custom ignition

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Alphadog
Member since December 2022 • 10 posts

How can I retrieve my Chevrolet Camaro's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on April 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 910 posts

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

Posted on April 15, 2025

Replies (5)

Firestarter
Member • 113 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Chevrolet Camaro. This looks promising.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 114 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Chevrolet Camaro.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Javaking
Member • 122 posts

Same issue here with my Chevrolet Camaro, let me know if it works.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 143 posts

Trying this out on my Chevrolet Camaro today—hoping it works.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 133 posts

Following this for my Chevrolet Camaro. Please update if it works!

April 19, 2025 Reply

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