[Issue Closed] Code card lost - Fiat 500c Lounge Convertible won't accept new key

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Hotrod
Member since May 2022 • 43 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Fiat 500c Lounge Convertible

Posted on April 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1725 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Fiat 500c Lounge Convertible. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 24, 2025

Replies (5)

Yellowsub
Member • 31 posts

My Fiat 500c Lounge Convertible's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 145 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Fiat 500c Lounge Convertible's key code.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 120 posts

Using this on my Fiat 500c Lounge Convertible now. Hope it works.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 31 posts

Just tried this on my Fiat 500c Lounge Convertible—anyone else have success?

April 27, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 73 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Fiat 500c Lounge Convertible.

April 28, 2025 Reply

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