[Solution] Help with programming a key for my Alfa Romeo 156 18 TS

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Zombieking
Member since November 2022 • 141 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Alfa Romeo 156 18 TS - where's the key code?

Posted on January 10, 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 18 TS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 11, 2025

Replies (4)

Frostymug
Member • 114 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Alfa Romeo 156 18 TS?

January 11, 2025 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 150 posts

My Alfa Romeo 156 18 TS's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

January 12, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 9 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Alfa Romeo 156 18 TS.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 58 posts

Anyone try this on a Alfa Romeo 156 18 TS with push-button start?

January 14, 2025 Reply

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