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

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Urbanlegend
Member since April 2022 • 44 posts

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

Posted on October 13, 2024
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 2400 JTD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 14, 2024

Replies (6)

Charlie
Member • 61 posts

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

October 14, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 9 posts

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

October 15, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 60 posts

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

October 16, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 71 posts

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

October 17, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 20 posts

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

October 18, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 136 posts

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

October 19, 2024 Reply

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