[Status: Resolved] Lost only key - how to recover code for 2016 HSV GTS

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Electriceel
Member since March 2023 • 58 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2016 HSV GTS?

Posted on November 17, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 HSV GTS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 18, 2024

Replies (5)

Frostymug
Member • 40 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2016 HSV GTS as well.

November 18, 2024 Reply
Grace
Member • 36 posts

My 2016 HSV GTS's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

November 19, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 55 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2016 HSV GTS.

November 20, 2024 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 112 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2016 HSV GTS.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 52 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2016 HSV GTS.

November 22, 2024 Reply

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