[It Worked!] Ignition won’t turn - is my Fiat Grande Punto 16 MultiJet asking for a code?

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Xenomorph
Member since May 2022 • 12 posts

How to get the factory key code for my Fiat Grande Punto 16 MultiJet to make keys?

Posted on February 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Fiat Grande Punto 16 MultiJet. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 17, 2025

Replies (5)

Wizardoz
Member • 23 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Fiat Grande Punto 16 MultiJet, thanks for posting!

February 17, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 46 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Fiat Grande Punto 16 MultiJet. Trying this instead.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 19 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Fiat Grande Punto 16 MultiJet, hope someone can help.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 116 posts

Will this work for older Fiat Grande Punto 16 MultiJets? Mine's a 2009.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 101 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Fiat Grande Punto 16 MultiJet.

February 21, 2025 Reply

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