[Confirmed Fix] Urgent: I need the key programming code for my 1990 Avanti II

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Rustyshack
Member since April 2022 • 49 posts

Where do they get the key code to program 1990 Avanti II keys at the dealer?

Posted on December 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 598 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1990 Avanti II. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 12, 2024

Replies (6)

Megamind
Member • 53 posts

Same issue here with my 1990 Avanti II, let me know if it works.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 99 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1990 Avanti II?

December 13, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 109 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1990 Avanti II.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 9 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 1990 Avanti II, hope someone can help.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 61 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 1990 Avanti II.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 53 posts

My 1990 Avanti II refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 17, 2024 Reply

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