[Fixed] Trying to program a new key for my Alfa Romeo 166 03 24 - where's the key code?

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Where's the key code located on a Alfa Romeo 166 03 24 for key programming?

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Struggling with the same issue on my Alfa Romeo 166 03 24, following this thread.

Been stuck with my Alfa Romeo 166 03 24 for weeks. This might be the fix.

Will this work for older Alfa Romeo 166 03 24s? Mine's a 2009.

Can’t believe this worked on my Alfa Romeo 166 03 24. Huge thanks!

Any updates on getting the key code for the Alfa Romeo 166 03 24?

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Alfa Romeo 166 03 24.

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