[Success] Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Fiat e Ducato

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my Fiat e Ducato

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This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Fiat e Ducato owner.

My mechanic said this might help with my Fiat e Ducato key issue.

This might finally help me unlock my Fiat e Ducato's key code.

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