[Fixed] Looking for my Alfa Romeo 156 02 20's factory key code to program a key

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Airjordan
Member since January 2023 • 127 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Alfa Romeo 156 02 20

Posted on April 21, 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 156 02 20. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 22, 2025

Replies (6)

Rogueone
Member • 18 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Alfa Romeo 156 02 20's key code issue!

April 22, 2025 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 57 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Alfa Romeo 156 02 20 this weekend.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 107 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Alfa Romeo 156 02 20 key code too.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 29 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Alfa Romeo 156 02 20 too.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 113 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Alfa Romeo 156 02 20 before?

April 26, 2025 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 93 posts

My Alfa Romeo 156 02 20's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

April 27, 2025 Reply

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