[Confirmed Fix] Ignition won’t engage on 1981 Fiat 124 - missing PIN?

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Whitenoise
Member since July 2022 • 90 posts

Looking for my 1981 Fiat 124's factory key code to program a key

Posted on March 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1169 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1981 Fiat 124. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 27, 2025

Replies (3)

Jokersmile
Member • 72 posts

My 1981 Fiat 124's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 67 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 1981 Fiat 124.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 55 posts

My 1981 Fiat 124 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

March 29, 2025 Reply

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