[Status: Resolved] Will car insurance help get key code for Saturn SL?

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Zerogravity
Member since May 2023 • 69 posts

Need my Saturn SL's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on December 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 678 posts

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

Posted on December 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Dragonfly
Member • 58 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Saturn SL.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 110 posts

My Saturn SL won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 49 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Saturn SL. Huge thanks!

December 28, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 68 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Saturn SL won’t recognize the key.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 26 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Saturn SL, thanks for posting!

December 30, 2024 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 135 posts

I have the same Saturn SL and I'm also trying to find the key code.

December 31, 2024 Reply

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