[Confirmed] Lost transponder code for my Alfa Romeo 166 25 V6 - any ideas?

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Frank
Member since August 2021 • 142 posts

Looking for my Alfa Romeo 166 25 V6's key code to program a new key

Posted on May 07, 2025
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Posted on May 08, 2025

Replies (4)

Eagleeye
Member • 82 posts

Really need the key code for my Alfa Romeo 166 25 V6, thanks for sharing!

May 08, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 9 posts

This just might solve my Alfa Romeo 166 25 V6's ignition issue.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 73 posts

My Alfa Romeo 166 25 V6 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

May 10, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 72 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Alfa Romeo 166 25 V6.

May 11, 2025 Reply

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