[Verified] Holden Suburban not starting - no key programming code

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Voodooman
Member since June 2023 • 57 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Holden Suburban?

Posted on May 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1657 posts

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

Posted on May 14, 2025

Replies (4)

Iceberg
Member • 12 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Holden Suburban. Trying this instead.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 102 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Holden Suburban.

May 15, 2025 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 47 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Holden Suburban?

May 16, 2025 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 132 posts

Following along—same issue with my Holden Suburban.

May 17, 2025 Reply

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