[Free Fix] How do I retrieve the key code for my 2012 Holden Calais?

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Bob
Member since August 2022 • 81 posts

How can I retrieve my 2012 Holden Calais's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on February 06, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 07, 2025

Replies (4)

Papasmurf
Member • 8 posts

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

February 07, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 12 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2012 Holden Calais key code too.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 7 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2012 Holden Calais. Need the code badly.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 17 posts

This thread might save my 2012 Holden Calais. Thanks everyone!

February 10, 2025 Reply

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