[Status: Resolved] Ignition won’t turn - is my Fiat 500 Pop Hatchback asking for a code?

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Neontiger
Member since June 2023 • 88 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Fiat 500 Pop Hatchback

Posted on May 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 29, 2025

Replies (5)

Crazycat
Member • 36 posts

Been stuck with my Fiat 500 Pop Hatchback for weeks. This might be the fix.

May 29, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 118 posts

I have the same Fiat 500 Pop Hatchback and I'm also trying to find the key code.

May 30, 2025 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 81 posts

My Fiat 500 Pop Hatchback won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

May 31, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 52 posts

Saved me from towing my Fiat 500 Pop Hatchback. Thanks!

June 01, 2025 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 33 posts

Been stuck with my Fiat 500 Pop Hatchback for weeks. This might be the fix.

June 02, 2025 Reply

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