[Method] Options when VIN is unreadable for 2012 Fiat Freemont key code

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Zombieking
Member since May 2023 • 137 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 2012 Fiat Freemont keys?

Posted on January 27, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1439 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Fiat Freemont. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 28, 2025

Replies (3)

Younggun
Member • 32 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2012 Fiat Freemont.

January 28, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 15 posts

My 2012 Fiat Freemont just blinks. I think this might fix it.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 103 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2012 Fiat Freemont's key code.

January 30, 2025 Reply

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