[Recommended Fix] Does the Suzuki Vitara Hybrid GLX SUV transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Platinumblonde
Member since February 2023 • 46 posts

Need my Suzuki Vitara Hybrid GLX SUV's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on October 04, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 05, 2024

Replies (6)

Laserfocus
Member • 89 posts

Same issue here with my Suzuki Vitara Hybrid GLX SUV, let me know if it works.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 24 posts

My Suzuki Vitara Hybrid GLX SUV might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 85 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Suzuki Vitara Hybrid GLX SUV.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 20 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Suzuki Vitara Hybrid GLX SUV.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 101 posts

Same issue here with my Suzuki Vitara Hybrid GLX SUV, let me know if it works.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 103 posts

My Suzuki Vitara Hybrid GLX SUV has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

October 10, 2024 Reply

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