[Solved] Alternative ways to get key code for Alfa Romeo 147 20 TS

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Vortex22
Member since September 2022 • 84 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Alfa Romeo 147 20 TS to program a key?

Posted on January 23, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Alfa Romeo 147 20 TS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 24, 2025

Replies (4)

Unicorn
Member • 81 posts

Will this work for older Alfa Romeo 147 20 TSs? Mine's a 2009.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 104 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Alfa Romeo 147 20 TS too!

January 25, 2025 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 88 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Alfa Romeo 147 20 TS!

January 26, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 106 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Alfa Romeo 147 20 TS?

January 27, 2025 Reply

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