[Solved] Fob reprogram failed on Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Concept - need key code

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Quantumpie
Member since September 2021 • 13 posts

How to get the factory key code for my Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Concept to make keys?

Posted on November 20, 2024
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Concept. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 21, 2024

Replies (3)

Bluemoon
Member • 104 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Concept.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 76 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Concept?

November 22, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 52 posts

Just what I needed! My Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione Concept has been acting up lately.

November 23, 2024 Reply

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