[Free Tool] Just changed ECU on my Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 28 - need new transponder code?

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Lightspeed
Member since June 2022 • 63 posts

How can I obtain my Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 28's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on November 30, 2024
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 28. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 01, 2024

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Quantumfizz
Member • 69 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 28.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 86 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 28!

December 02, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 77 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 28.

December 03, 2024 Reply

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