[Working] My Alfa Romeo 950 is stuck in immobilizer mode, help

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Outlawstar
Member since April 2022 • 148 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Alfa Romeo 950 keys?

Posted on October 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 633 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Alfa Romeo 950. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 24, 2024

Replies (4)

Yellowbird
Member • 85 posts

My Alfa Romeo 950 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 55 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Alfa Romeo 950. Need the code badly.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 14 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Alfa Romeo 950 owner.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 40 posts

Just tried this on my Alfa Romeo 950—anyone else have success?

October 27, 2024 Reply

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