[Working] Keyless entry fails on OPEL GM ASTRA 1200 16V - immobilizer active?

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Digitalx
Member since August 2021 • 17 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my OPEL GM ASTRA 1200 16V

Posted on November 25, 2024
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Posted on November 26, 2024

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Javajunkie
Member • 120 posts

This thread might save my OPEL GM ASTRA 1200 16V. Thanks everyone!

November 26, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 145 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my OPEL GM ASTRA 1200 16V.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
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Waiting to see if this will work on my OPEL GM ASTRA 1200 16V as well.

November 28, 2024 Reply

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