[Confirmed Fix] Vauxhall Mokka won’t detect key unless I use original - code issue?

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Where's the key code located on a Vauxhall Mokka for key programming?

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Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Vauxhall Mokka.

This might finally help me unlock my Vauxhall Mokka's key code.

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Vauxhall Mokka before?

Would love to see a video version of this for a Vauxhall Mokka.

Great info! Needed this for my old Vauxhall Mokka.

My Vauxhall Mokka won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

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