[It Worked!] Locked out of my Fiat Grande Punto Van 14, missing PIN code

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Eve
Member since April 2023 • 124 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Fiat Grande Punto Van 14 keys?

Posted on February 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1459 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Fiat Grande Punto Van 14. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 23, 2025

Replies (5)

Crazycat
Member • 100 posts

I have a 2011 Fiat Grande Punto Van 14, will this method work for that year?

February 23, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 148 posts

Following along—same issue with my Fiat Grande Punto Van 14.

February 24, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 112 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Fiat Grande Punto Van 14.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 67 posts

Just tried this on my Fiat Grande Punto Van 14—anyone else have success?

February 26, 2025 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 58 posts

Anyone try this on a Fiat Grande Punto Van 14 with push-button start?

February 27, 2025 Reply

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