[Free Fix] Ignition won’t engage on Alfa Romeo 164 20 TS - missing PIN?

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Steelwolf
Member since August 2022 • 14 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Alfa Romeo 164 20 TS to make a spare key?

Posted on January 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1551 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Alfa Romeo 164 20 TS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 24, 2025

Replies (5)

Cyberghost
Member • 54 posts

Does this method work for the Alfa Romeo 164 20 TS models from 2010 onward?

January 24, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 100 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Alfa Romeo 164 20 TS's key code.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 143 posts

Desperate to get my Alfa Romeo 164 20 TS running again. Trying this tonight.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 95 posts

I have the same Alfa Romeo 164 20 TS and I'm also trying to find the key code.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 19 posts

Trying this on my Alfa Romeo 164 20 TS later. Will report back.

January 28, 2025 Reply

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