[Update] Replacing keys on a Alfa Romeo 156 02 Selespeed - code required?

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Vortex22
Member since December 2022 • 54 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Alfa Romeo 156 02 Selespeed for making new keys?

Posted on March 19, 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 Selespeed. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 20, 2025

Replies (4)

Flyingmonk
Member • 77 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Alfa Romeo 156 02 Selespeed, following this thread.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 70 posts

My Alfa Romeo 156 02 Selespeed won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 22 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Alfa Romeo 156 02 Selespeed all week. Hope this helps.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 133 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Alfa Romeo 156 02 Selespeed.

March 23, 2025 Reply

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