[Free Fix] How dealers get key codes for 1993 Alfa Romeo 164

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Emeraldcity
Member since January 2023 • 98 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 to make a spare key?

Posted on August 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 21, 2024

Replies (4)

Urbanninja
Member • 143 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1993 Alfa Romeo 164.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 88 posts

I’m not alone! My 1993 Alfa Romeo 164 is doing the same thing.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 53 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1993 Alfa Romeo 164?

August 23, 2024 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 136 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 1993 Alfa Romeo 164's mystery code.

August 24, 2024 Reply

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