[Free Solution] Got a blank key - how to program for 2016 Holden Captiva?

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Happyfeet
Member since May 2023 • 148 posts

How can I retrieve my 2016 Holden Captiva's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on April 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 762 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Holden Captiva. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 11, 2025

Replies (6)

Quantumx
Member • 35 posts

My 2016 Holden Captiva just blinks. I think this might fix it.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 84 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2016 Holden Captivas?

April 12, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 7 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2016 Holden Captiva key code too.

April 13, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 53 posts

My 2016 Holden Captiva is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 52 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2016 Holden Captiva.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 131 posts

My 2016 Holden Captiva just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

April 16, 2025 Reply

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