[Fixed] How to reset my 2016 FIAT 500 Abarth's immobilizer?

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Alice
Member since February 2022 • 139 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2016 FIAT 500 Abarth

Posted on August 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 06, 2024

Replies (5)

Rustyshack
Member • 29 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2016 FIAT 500 Abarth.

August 06, 2024 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 80 posts

My 2016 FIAT 500 Abarth is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

August 07, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 50 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2016 FIAT 500 Abarth—need the code first.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 27 posts

My 2016 FIAT 500 Abarth's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

August 09, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 115 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2016 FIAT 500 Abarth.

August 10, 2024 Reply

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