[Free Tool] Bought a replacement key - now Fiat Grande Punto Van 13 won’t turn over

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Happyfeet
Member since May 2022 • 22 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Fiat Grande Punto Van 13?

Posted on January 19, 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 Van 13. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 20, 2025

Replies (5)

Dragonfly
Member • 91 posts

Just tried this on my Fiat Grande Punto Van 13—anyone else have success?

January 20, 2025 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 77 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Fiat Grande Punto Van 13 too!

January 21, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 29 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Fiat Grande Punto Van 13. This is a lifesaver.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 125 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Fiat Grande Punto Van 13 for days.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 76 posts

Just what I needed! My Fiat Grande Punto Van 13 has been acting up lately.

January 24, 2025 Reply

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