[Success] I can't find the key code for my Opel Astra Dynamic Hatchback

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Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Opel Astra Dynamic Hatchback?

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Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Opel Astra Dynamic Hatchback.

Saved me from towing my Opel Astra Dynamic Hatchback. Thanks!

Appreciate any advice—my Opel Astra Dynamic Hatchback won’t recognize the key.

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Opel Astra Dynamic Hatchback.

Wish I found this thread before towing my Opel Astra Dynamic Hatchback.

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