[Completed] Got replacement ECU for Alfa Romeo Guilia Sedan, now code doesn’t match

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Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Alfa Romeo Guilia Sedan?

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I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Alfa Romeo Guilia Sedan.

My Alfa Romeo Guilia Sedan's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

I have a 2011 Alfa Romeo Guilia Sedan, will this method work for that year?

Using this on my Alfa Romeo Guilia Sedan now. Hope it works.

I think my Alfa Romeo Guilia Sedan has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

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