[Solution] Key cloning didn’t work - Alfa Romeo Giulietta 18 JTS still needs code

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Where do they get the key code to program Alfa Romeo Giulietta 18 JTS keys at the dealer?

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Will this work if the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 18 JTS has an aftermarket alarm?

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Alfa Romeo Giulietta 18 JTS.

Really hoping this unlocks my Alfa Romeo Giulietta 18 JTS's mystery code.

I’m not alone! My Alfa Romeo Giulietta 18 JTS is doing the same thing.

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