[Resolved] Just changed ECU on my Opel Ampera e 60kWh Innovation - need new transponder code?

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Where's the key code located on a Opel Ampera e 60kWh Innovation for key programming?

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My Opel Ampera e 60kWh Innovation has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Opel Ampera e 60kWh Innovation.

Been here before with my Opel Ampera e 60kWh Innovation. Let’s see if this one works.

My mechanic said this might help with my Opel Ampera e 60kWh Innovation key issue.

Why is finding a key code on a Opel Ampera e 60kWh Innovation this hard?!

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