[Completed] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to Fiat Automobiles Idea

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Goldenret
Member since August 2021 • 52 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Fiat Automobiles Idea

Posted on October 14, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 15, 2024

Replies (5)

Shadowfax
Member • 144 posts

Same problem on my Fiat Automobiles Idea. Watching for any working solutions.

October 15, 2024 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 148 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Fiat Automobiles Idea?

October 16, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 112 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Fiat Automobiles Idea?

October 17, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 55 posts

Desperate to get my Fiat Automobiles Idea running again. Trying this tonight.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 68 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Fiat Automobiles Idea.

October 19, 2024 Reply

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