[Working] Where's the key code stored in my 2016 Holden Colorado for key programming?

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Techlord
Member since July 2022 • 23 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 2016 Holden Colorado - where's the key code?

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

Replies (4)

Heidi
Member • 106 posts

I tried this with my 2016 Holden Colorado but still no luck. Any suggestions?

September 16, 2024 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 119 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2016 Holden Colorado.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 38 posts

My 2016 Holden Colorado refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 139 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2016 Holden Colorado's key code.

September 19, 2024 Reply

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