[Completed] Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Isuzu Rodeo 2WD?

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Bluescreen
Member since March 2022 • 103 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Isuzu Rodeo 2WD?

Posted on November 14, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Isuzu Rodeo 2WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 15, 2024

Replies (4)

Bluescreen
Member • 84 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Isuzu Rodeo 2WD.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 77 posts

Using this on my Isuzu Rodeo 2WD now. Hope it works.

November 16, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 105 posts

Been stuck with my Isuzu Rodeo 2WD for weeks. This might be the fix.

November 17, 2024 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 55 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Isuzu Rodeo 2WD.

November 18, 2024 Reply

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