[Completed] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 1993 Fiat Pininfarina?

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Hotrod
Member since November 2022 • 58 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 1993 Fiat Pininfarina?

Posted on August 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1958 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1993 Fiat Pininfarina. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 15, 2024

Replies (6)

Redbaron
Member • 122 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 1993 Fiat Pininfarina. This might do it.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Younggun
Member • 84 posts

Trying this on my 1993 Fiat Pininfarina later. Will report back.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 33 posts

This thread might save my 1993 Fiat Pininfarina. Thanks everyone!

August 17, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 74 posts

Worked for someone with a 1993 Fiat Pininfarina? Need to hear it!

August 18, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 44 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 1993 Fiat Pininfarina.

August 19, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 86 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1993 Fiat Pininfarina this hard?!

August 20, 2024 Reply

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