[Recommended Fix] Vauxhall Vivaro won’t respond to key fob - immobilizer problem?

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Neonlights
Member since May 2022 • 128 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Vauxhall Vivaro - help?

Posted on April 19, 2025
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Posted on April 20, 2025

Replies (4)

Firestarter
Member • 45 posts

Trying this out on my Vauxhall Vivaro today—hoping it works.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 21 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro.

April 21, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 88 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Vauxhall Vivaro.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 55 posts

I tried this with my Vauxhall Vivaro but still no luck. Any suggestions?

April 23, 2025 Reply

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