[It Worked!] Lost only key - how to recover code for 2016 Fiat 500X

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Where's the key code stored in a 2016 Fiat 500X for making new keys?

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Does this method work for the 2016 Fiat 500X models from 2010 onward?

I’ve got a 2012 2016 Fiat 500X, would this method still work?

Just what I needed! My 2016 Fiat 500X has been acting up lately.

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2016 Fiat 500X.

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