[Resolved] My Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 18 is stuck in immobilizer mode, help

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Zerogravity
Member since June 2023 • 146 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 18?

Posted on September 27, 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 159 Sportwagon 18. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 28, 2024

Replies (5)

Codeninja
Member • 95 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 18, would this method still work?

September 28, 2024 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 142 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 18?

September 29, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 62 posts

This just might solve my Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 18's ignition issue.

September 30, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 54 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 18 as well.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 139 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 18 this hard?!

October 02, 2024 Reply

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