[Working] Fiat Grand Siena 16 16V transponder chip missing - can I still start it?

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Silverbullet
Member since November 2021 • 123 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Fiat Grand Siena 16 16V?

Posted on November 27, 2024
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Posted on November 28, 2024

Replies (4)

Yellowfin
Member • 79 posts

Same problem on my Fiat Grand Siena 16 16V. Watching for any working solutions.

November 28, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 6 posts

My Fiat Grand Siena 16 16V refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 93 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Fiat Grand Siena 16 16V. Giving it a go myself.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 120 posts

Just tried this on my Fiat Grand Siena 16 16V—anyone else have success?

December 01, 2024 Reply

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