[Solution] Locked out of diagnostics - 2013 FIAT 500 Sport asks for access code

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Nightowl
Member since October 2021 • 36 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 2013 FIAT 500 Sport key?

Posted on November 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1473 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2013 FIAT 500 Sport. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 25, 2024

Replies (6)

Yellowsub
Member • 79 posts

Will this work if the 2013 FIAT 500 Sport has an aftermarket alarm?

November 25, 2024 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 37 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2013 FIAT 500 Sport this weekend.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 89 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2013 FIAT 500 Sport this hard?!

November 27, 2024 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 82 posts

Trying this out on my 2013 FIAT 500 Sport today—hoping it works.

November 28, 2024 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 122 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2013 FIAT 500 Sport, following this thread.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 16 posts

Just tried this on my 2013 FIAT 500 Sport—anyone else have success?

November 30, 2024 Reply

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