[Archived] Any way to unlock 2012 Holden Barina Spark without key code?

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Quantumx
Member since December 2021 • 64 posts

Need my 2012 Holden Barina Spark's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on September 15, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 16, 2024

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Purplehaze
Member • 141 posts

My 2012 Holden Barina Spark's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

September 16, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 109 posts

I need this so bad for my 2012 Holden Barina Spark. Subscribed!

September 17, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 65 posts

My 2012 Holden Barina Spark won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 80 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 2012 Holden Barina Spark.

September 19, 2024 Reply

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