[Closed] Help! My Suzuki Sidekick 2Door 4WD is stuck in anti-theft mode

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Hotwheels
Member since July 2022 • 45 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Suzuki Sidekick 2Door 4WD?

Posted on November 25, 2024
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Suzuki Sidekick 2Door 4WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Jokersmile
Member • 66 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Suzuki Sidekick 2Door 4WD, hope this helps.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 16 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Suzuki Sidekick 2Door 4WD this weekend.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 60 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Suzuki Sidekick 2Door 4WD owner.

November 28, 2024 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 61 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Suzuki Sidekick 2Door 4WD.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 78 posts

Same issue here with my Suzuki Sidekick 2Door 4WD, let me know if it works.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 32 posts

My Suzuki Sidekick 2Door 4WD is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

December 01, 2024 Reply

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