[Solved] Need my Opel Ampera's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

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Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Opel Ampera?

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Worked on my cousin’s Opel Ampera—might work for mine too.

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Opel Ampera key code too.

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I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Opel Ampera!

Same problem on my Opel Ampera. Watching for any working solutions.

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