[Recommended Fix] Alfa Romeo 12C not recognizing new key - code issue?

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Zetajones
Member since December 2022 • 93 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Alfa Romeo 12C?

Posted on November 21, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 826 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Alfa Romeo 12C. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 22, 2024

Replies (5)

Viperstrike
Member • 54 posts

If this works for my Alfa Romeo 12C, I owe you big time.

November 22, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 7 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Alfa Romeo 12C.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 7 posts

Trying this out on my Alfa Romeo 12C today—hoping it works.

November 24, 2024 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 130 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Alfa Romeo 12C, hope this helps.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 27 posts

This thread might save my Alfa Romeo 12C. Thanks everyone!

November 26, 2024 Reply

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