[Verified] Options when VIN is unreadable for Fiat Ducato 3 key code

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Zombieslayer
Member since February 2022 • 73 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my Fiat Ducato 3?

Posted on March 31, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 907 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Fiat Ducato 3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 01, 2025

Replies (4)

Codemaster
Member • 88 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Fiat Ducato 3.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 23 posts

Been stuck with my Fiat Ducato 3 for weeks. This might be the fix.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 74 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Fiat Ducato 3 before?

April 03, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 120 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Fiat Ducato 3's key code issue!

April 04, 2025 Reply

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