[Method] Verify Abarth Punto Evo key code before paying dealer

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Purplerain
Member since October 2021 • 73 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Abarth Punto Evo keys?

Posted on April 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1254 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Abarth Punto Evo. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 21, 2025

Replies (3)

Xrayspecs
Member • 43 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Abarth Punto Evo!

April 21, 2025 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 60 posts

Trying this on my Abarth Punto Evo later. Will report back.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 139 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Abarth Punto Evo before?

April 23, 2025 Reply

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