[Fixed] Got replacement ECU for 2015 Holden Colorado, now code doesn’t match

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2015 Holden Colorado

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Appreciate any advice—my 2015 Holden Colorado won’t recognize the key.

My 2015 Holden Colorado refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

Will this work if the 2015 Holden Colorado has an aftermarket alarm?

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2015 Holden Colorado?

This might finally help me unlock my 2015 Holden Colorado's key code.

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2015 Holden Colorado too.

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