[Archived] I need to recover my Holden Panelvan's key code

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Bluemoon
Member since November 2022 • 104 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Holden Panelvan?

Posted on May 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Holden Panelvan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 16, 2025

Replies (3)

Kungfupanda
Member • 142 posts

My Holden Panelvan's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

May 16, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 36 posts

Using this on my Holden Panelvan now. Hope it works.

May 17, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 75 posts

Been stuck with my Holden Panelvan for weeks. This might be the fix.

May 18, 2025 Reply

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