[Completed] Vauxhall Vivaro e keeps flashing 'key not recognized'

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Shadowfax
Member since March 2023 • 123 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a Vauxhall Vivaro e?

Posted on December 07, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Vauxhall Vivaro e. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 08, 2024

Replies (3)

Alphamale
Member • 81 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Vauxhall Vivaro e. Thanks!

December 08, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 95 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Vauxhall Vivaro e.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 10 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Vauxhall Vivaro e as well.

December 10, 2024 Reply

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