[Solution] Trying to program a new key for Oldsmobile Toronado - code required?

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Heidi
Member since October 2021 • 68 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Oldsmobile Toronado

Posted on December 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1132 posts

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

Posted on December 30, 2024

Replies (6)

Dragonfly
Member • 125 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Oldsmobile Toronado all week. Hope this helps.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 138 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Oldsmobile Toronado.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 112 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Oldsmobile Toronado. This might do it.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 91 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Oldsmobile Toronado won’t recognize the key.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 97 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Oldsmobile Toronado as well.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 133 posts

My Oldsmobile Toronado's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

January 04, 2025 Reply

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