[Solution] 2016 FIAT 500e Battery Electric won’t crank after battery died - code needed?

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Rogueone
Member since August 2022 • 107 posts

Need my 2016 FIAT 500e Battery Electric's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1911 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 FIAT 500e Battery Electric. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 26, 2025

Replies (4)

Oldschool
Member • 132 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2016 FIAT 500e Battery Electric too.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 60 posts

Was about to tow my 2016 FIAT 500e Battery Electric. Let me try this first.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 120 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2016 FIAT 500e Battery Electric.

January 28, 2025 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 144 posts

Saved me from towing my 2016 FIAT 500e Battery Electric. Thanks!

January 29, 2025 Reply

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