[Completed] 2011 Holden Calais V not recognizing new key - code issue?

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Member since December 2022 • 144 posts

Where's the key code stored on a 2011 Holden Calais V for programming keys?

Posted on December 18, 2024
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Holden Calais V. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 19, 2024

Replies (5)

Turboboost
Member • 92 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2011 Holden Calais V.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 95 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2011 Holden Calais V as well.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 29 posts

Following this for my 2011 Holden Calais V. Please update if it works!

December 21, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 93 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2011 Holden Calais V. Huge thanks!

December 22, 2024 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 79 posts

Just what I needed! My 2011 Holden Calais V has been acting up lately.

December 23, 2024 Reply

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