[Answered] Dealer charging $150 for 2007 Holden Caprice key code - alternatives?

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Cosmokid
Member since October 2021 • 32 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 2007 Holden Caprice?

Posted on November 22, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2007 Holden Caprice. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 23, 2024

Replies (5)

Alice
Member • 93 posts

My 2007 Holden Caprice just blinks. I think this might fix it.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 92 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2007 Holden Caprice.

November 24, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 11 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2007 Holden Caprice.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 16 posts

My 2007 Holden Caprice is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 5 posts

Same issue here with my 2007 Holden Caprice, let me know if it works.

November 27, 2024 Reply

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