[Resolved] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Alfa Romeo 155?

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Silverbullet
Member since June 2023 • 90 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Alfa Romeo 155

Posted on August 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 21, 2024

Replies (4)

Darkangel
Member • 87 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Alfa Romeo 155 won’t recognize the key.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 63 posts

Using this on my Alfa Romeo 155 now. Hope it works.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 44 posts

Anyone try this on a Alfa Romeo 155 with push-button start?

August 23, 2024 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 150 posts

My Alfa Romeo 155 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

August 24, 2024 Reply

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