[Archived] Can tire shop access key code for Opel Frontera B?

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Greenlantern
Member since May 2022 • 63 posts

Where's the key code stored in my Opel Frontera B for key programming?

Posted on December 21, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 22, 2024

Replies (6)

Ultraviolet
Member • 119 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Opel Frontera B.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 148 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Opel Frontera B.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 16 posts

Desperate to get my Opel Frontera B running again. Trying this tonight.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 106 posts

If this works for my Opel Frontera B, I owe you big time.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 71 posts

Worked for someone with a Opel Frontera B? Need to hear it!

December 26, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
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My Opel Frontera B's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

December 27, 2024 Reply

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