[Update] Abarth 500e Turismo Hatchback won’t accept new key - transponder issue?

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Goldenret
Member since September 2022 • 17 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my Abarth 500e Turismo Hatchback?

Posted on March 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Abarth 500e Turismo Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 29, 2025

Replies (5)

Megamind
Member • 68 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Abarth 500e Turismo Hatchback.

March 29, 2025 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 148 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Abarth 500e Turismo Hatchback!

March 30, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 22 posts

I have a 2011 Abarth 500e Turismo Hatchback, will this method work for that year?

March 31, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 61 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Abarth 500e Turismo Hatchback. Thanks!

April 01, 2025 Reply
Supernova
Member • 142 posts

Desperate to get my Abarth 500e Turismo Hatchback running again. Trying this tonight.

April 02, 2025 Reply

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