[It Worked!] Trying to flash ECU on Suzuki Sidekick 4Door 4WD, code mismatch error

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Wildthing
Member since December 2022 • 138 posts

How to get my Suzuki Sidekick 4Door 4WD's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on December 26, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Suzuki Sidekick 4Door 4WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 27, 2024

Replies (4)

Mistermiyagi
Member • 37 posts

I’m not alone! My Suzuki Sidekick 4Door 4WD is doing the same thing.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 79 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Suzuki Sidekick 4Door 4WD too.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 105 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Suzuki Sidekick 4Door 4WD.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 64 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Suzuki Sidekick 4Door 4WD before?

December 30, 2024 Reply

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