[Solved] Trying to revive old Saturn SL1 - no key code available

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Moonwalker
Member since November 2022 • 13 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Saturn SL1?

Posted on February 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 583 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Saturn SL1. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 05, 2025

Replies (3)

Vectorx
Member • 78 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Saturn SL1.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 19 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Saturn SL1 this weekend.

February 06, 2025 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 114 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Saturn SL1, following this thread.

February 07, 2025 Reply

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