[Fixed] Lost master key for Chevrolet Corvette Z03 - how to recover programming code?

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Hotwheels
Member since October 2022 • 108 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Chevrolet Corvette Z03 keys?

Posted on January 26, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Chevrolet Corvette Z03. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 27, 2025

Replies (5)

Cosmokid
Member • 77 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Chevrolet Corvette Z03, hope this helps.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 73 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Chevrolet Corvette Z03.

January 28, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 84 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Chevrolet Corvette Z03 before?

January 29, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 104 posts

Key code problems with my Chevrolet Corvette Z03 as well. Subscribed!

January 30, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 124 posts

I have a 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z03, will this method work for that year?

January 31, 2025 Reply

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