[Resolved] Alfa Romeo 145 20 TD not accepting cloned key - code problem?

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Cosmokid
Member since January 2023 • 83 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Alfa Romeo 145 20 TD to program a key?

Posted on September 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1901 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Alfa Romeo 145 20 TD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 06, 2024

Replies (4)

Quicksilver
Member • 15 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Alfa Romeo 145 20 TD for a while.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 81 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Alfa Romeo 145 20 TD.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 67 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Alfa Romeo 145 20 TD's key code.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 147 posts

If this works for my Alfa Romeo 145 20 TD, I owe you big time.

September 09, 2024 Reply

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