[Issue Closed] Need help locating key code for Season_ 1981 1983

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Laughingman
Member since October 2022 • 130 posts

How can I access my Season_ 1981 1983's key code to program new keys?

Posted on December 21, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1489 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Season_ 1981 1983. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 22, 2024

Replies (6)

Xenowarrior
Member • 21 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Season_ 1981 1983.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 12 posts

My Season_ 1981 1983 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 95 posts

My Season_ 1981 1983 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 119 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Season_ 1981 1983.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 54 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Season_ 1981 1983 key issue.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 96 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Season_ 1981 1983s?

December 27, 2024 Reply

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