[Update] How to find my key code for Alfa Romeo 146

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Alphabeta
Member since September 2021 • 116 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Alfa Romeo 146?

Posted on November 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 561 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Alfa Romeo 146. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Quicksilver
Member • 74 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Alfa Romeo 146, would this method still work?

November 21, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 68 posts

Following along—same issue with my Alfa Romeo 146.

November 22, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 115 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Alfa Romeo 146. This looks promising.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 54 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Alfa Romeo 146.

November 24, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 66 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Alfa Romeo 146 for a while.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 18 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Alfa Romeo 146.

November 26, 2024 Reply

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