[Status: Resolved] Fiat Albea 12 8V won’t unlock or start - key code problem?

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Frostbyte
Member since November 2022 • 58 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Fiat Albea 12 8V to make a spare key?

Posted on September 01, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1888 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Fiat Albea 12 8V. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 02, 2024

Replies (3)

Viperstrike
Member • 100 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Fiat Albea 12 8V.

September 02, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 73 posts

My Fiat Albea 12 8V refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

September 03, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 78 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Fiat Albea 12 8V.

September 04, 2024 Reply

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