[Resolved] My Chevrolet Tacuma fob is dead - can’t find transponder code

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Greenlantern
Member since February 2022 • 38 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Chevrolet Tacuma to make a spare key?

Posted on August 21, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Chevrolet Tacuma. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 22, 2024

Replies (3)

Cosmokid
Member • 30 posts

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

August 22, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 29 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Chevrolet Tacuma. Thanks!

August 23, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 28 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Chevrolet Tacuma?

August 24, 2024 Reply

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