[Recommended Fix] Can't find the immobilizer PIN for my Opel Karl

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Blackwidow
Member since September 2022 • 99 posts

Where's the key code located on a Opel Karl for key programming?

Posted on September 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1769 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Opel Karl. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Greengiant
Member • 40 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Opel Karl.

September 04, 2024 Reply
Icemann
Member • 9 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Opel Karl.

September 05, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 33 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Opel Karl for a while.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 115 posts

My Opel Karl just blinks. I think this might fix it.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 139 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Opel Karl as well.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 120 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Opel Karl.

September 09, 2024 Reply

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