[Issue Closed] Can I get the immobilizer code for my Cleveland Heist from the VIN?

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Airjordan
Member since December 2021 • 62 posts

Looking for my Cleveland Heist's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on August 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 858 posts

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

Posted on August 17, 2024

Replies (5)

Cosmokid
Member • 130 posts

Been stuck with my Cleveland Heist for weeks. This might be the fix.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 125 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Cleveland Heist.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 24 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Cleveland Heist—might work for mine too.

August 19, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 122 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Cleveland Heist key code too.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 149 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Cleveland Heist.

August 21, 2024 Reply

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