[Working] Key won’t work on my 1989 Lancia Delta - is it the PIN code?

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Jazzmann
Member since September 2021 • 103 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 1989 Lancia Delta

Posted on November 07, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1989 Lancia Delta. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 08, 2024

Replies (6)

Oldschool
Member • 42 posts

Key code problems with my 1989 Lancia Delta as well. Subscribed!

November 08, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 40 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1989 Lancia Delta?

November 09, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 27 posts

Was about to give up on my 1989 Lancia Delta, but this gives me hope.

November 10, 2024 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 35 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 1989 Lancia Delta.

November 11, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 74 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1989 Lancia Delta?

November 12, 2024 Reply
Icecold
Member • 70 posts

Will this work if the 1989 Lancia Delta has an aftermarket alarm?

November 13, 2024 Reply

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