[Free Tool] Do you need a code when changing BCM in 2011 Holden Calais?

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Ninjastar
Member since January 2022 • 58 posts

How can I access my 2011 Holden Calais's key code to program new keys?

Posted on April 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1566 posts

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

Posted on April 11, 2025

Replies (5)

Hotwheels
Member • 137 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2011 Holden Calais.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 119 posts

Same issue here with my 2011 Holden Calais, let me know if it works.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 75 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2011 Holden Calais. This might do it.

April 13, 2025 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 48 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2011 Holden Calais.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Javaking
Member • 25 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2011 Holden Calais key code too.

April 15, 2025 Reply

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