[Issue Closed] Alfa Romeo 156 2400 JTD ECU swap - need to pair new keys?

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How do I retrieve the key code for my Alfa Romeo 156 2400 JTD to program a key?

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Using this on my Alfa Romeo 156 2400 JTD now. Hope it works.

Good luck to everyone dealing with Alfa Romeo 156 2400 JTD key issues!

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Alfa Romeo 156 2400 JTD?

This trick worked for my buddy's Alfa Romeo 156 2400 JTD. Giving it a go myself.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Alfa Romeo 156 2400 JTD.

My Alfa Romeo 156 2400 JTD has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

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