[Status: Resolved] Saturn SW won’t detect chipped key - reprogram failed

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Pandaexpress
Member since August 2023 • 58 posts

Where do they get the key code to program Saturn SW keys at the dealer?

Posted on January 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 502 posts

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

Posted on January 09, 2025

Replies (4)

Hotrod
Member • 88 posts

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

January 09, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 19 posts

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

January 10, 2025 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 90 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Saturn SW.

January 11, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 143 posts

Same issue here with my Saturn SW, let me know if it works.

January 12, 2025 Reply

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