[Recommended Fix] DIY method for retrieving PIN from Abarth Special Series ECU?

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Orangesoda
Member since December 2022 • 41 posts

Need my Abarth Special Series's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on December 21, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Abarth Special Series. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 22, 2024

Replies (3)

Quantumleap
Member • 95 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Abarth Special Series!

December 22, 2024 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 146 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Abarth Special Series's key code.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 27 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Abarth Special Series.

December 24, 2024 Reply

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