[Fixed] Key cut but not programmed - Alfa Romeo 166 20 V6 stuck

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Viperstrike
Member since August 2022 • 10 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Alfa Romeo 166 20 V6?

Posted on May 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1635 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Alfa Romeo 166 20 V6. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 24, 2025

Replies (3)

Killerbee
Member • 11 posts

Was about to give up on my Alfa Romeo 166 20 V6, but this gives me hope.

May 24, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 20 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Alfa Romeo 166 20 V6, thanks for posting!

May 25, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 94 posts

Been here before with my Alfa Romeo 166 20 V6. Let’s see if this one works.

May 26, 2025 Reply

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