[Answered] Just swapped cluster on my 2011 Holden Cruze - need new PIN?

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Highvoltage
Member since April 2022 • 147 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 2011 Holden Cruze key?

Posted on September 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 760 posts

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

Posted on September 18, 2024

Replies (5)

Greenlantern
Member • 139 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2011 Holden Cruze. Trying this instead.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 11 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2011 Holden Cruze for a while.

September 19, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 146 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2011 Holden Cruze?

September 20, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 131 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2011 Holden Cruze.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 73 posts

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

September 22, 2024 Reply

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