[Confirmed] Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Vauxhall Astra H

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Bob
Member since May 2022 • 108 posts

Need my Vauxhall Astra H's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on January 02, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 03, 2025

Replies (5)

Neondream
Member • 61 posts

I’m not alone! My Vauxhall Astra H is doing the same thing.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 119 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Vauxhall Astra H.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 57 posts

Using this on my Vauxhall Astra H now. Hope it works.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 94 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Vauxhall Astra H won’t recognize the key.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Diana
Member • 124 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Vauxhall Astra H.

January 07, 2025 Reply

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