[Completed] Dealer vs locksmith for Cleveland Ace Standard key code

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Zetajones
Member since February 2022 • 77 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Cleveland Ace Standard for making new keys?

Posted on May 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 903 posts

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

Posted on May 22, 2025

Replies (5)

Codemaster
Member • 47 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Cleveland Ace Standard.

May 22, 2025 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 97 posts

My Cleveland Ace Standard just blinks. I think this might fix it.

May 23, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 103 posts

Trying this on my Cleveland Ace Standard later. Will report back.

May 24, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 17 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Cleveland Ace Standard?

May 25, 2025 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 37 posts

Really need the key code for my Cleveland Ace Standard, thanks for sharing!

May 26, 2025 Reply

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