[Working] Alfa Romeo Brera 18 JTS won’t crank - all signs point to missing code

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Xenomorph
Member since February 2023 • 71 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Alfa Romeo Brera 18 JTS key fob?

Posted on August 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 26, 2024

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Cosmicray
Member • 65 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Alfa Romeo Brera 18 JTS. This is a lifesaver.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 140 posts

My Alfa Romeo Brera 18 JTS just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Younggun
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Wish I found this thread before towing my Alfa Romeo Brera 18 JTS.

August 28, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
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Using this on my Alfa Romeo Brera 18 JTS now. Hope it works.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Electricslide
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Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Alfa Romeo Brera 18 JTS.

August 30, 2024 Reply
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