[Fixed] My Scania G series says ‘Code Error’ on dash - what’s wrong?

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Where's the key code stored on a Scania G series for programming keys?

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This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Scania G series for days.

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Scania G series. Trying this now.

I have a 2011 Scania G series, will this method work for that year?

Great info! Needed this for my old Scania G series.

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Scania G series too.

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Scania G seriess?

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