[Method] Opel Vivaro Electric Base L2H1 stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Kingkong
Member since April 2022 • 115 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Opel Vivaro Electric Base L2H1?

Posted on August 13, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Opel Vivaro Electric Base L2H1. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 14, 2024

Replies (6)

Neontiger
Member • 103 posts

My Opel Vivaro Electric Base L2H1 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 70 posts

My Opel Vivaro Electric Base L2H1 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

August 15, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 10 posts

Was about to tow my Opel Vivaro Electric Base L2H1. Let me try this first.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 89 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Opel Vivaro Electric Base L2H1 too.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 131 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Opel Vivaro Electric Base L2H1.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 103 posts

My Opel Vivaro Electric Base L2H1 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

August 19, 2024 Reply

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