[Method] Using OBD to get PIN code for Abarth 124 Spider Convertible - safe?

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Flyingdutch
Member since January 2023 • 82 posts

Need my Abarth 124 Spider Convertible's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on September 24, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Abarth 124 Spider Convertible. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 25, 2024

Replies (3)

Zerocool
Member • 11 posts

My Abarth 124 Spider Convertible has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

September 25, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 52 posts

Same issue here with my Abarth 124 Spider Convertible, let me know if it works.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 82 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Abarth 124 Spider Convertible!

September 27, 2024 Reply

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