[Method] Why does my Fiat 131 Abarth Rally need a code to start?

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Irongiant
Member since May 2023 • 46 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Fiat 131 Abarth Rally - where's the key code?

Posted on February 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1753 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Fiat 131 Abarth Rally. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 17, 2025

Replies (6)

Laserbeam
Member • 97 posts

I tried this with my Fiat 131 Abarth Rally but still no luck. Any suggestions?

February 17, 2025 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 64 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Fiat 131 Abarth Rally!

February 18, 2025 Reply
Hackman
Member • 11 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Fiat 131 Abarth Rally.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 96 posts

My Fiat 131 Abarth Rally is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 34 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Fiat 131 Abarth Rally?

February 21, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 103 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Fiat 131 Abarth Rally this weekend.

February 22, 2025 Reply

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