[Update] Need key code after theft recovery of Fiat Idea 16 16V

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Iceberg
Member since April 2022 • 150 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my Fiat Idea 16 16V?

Posted on March 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Fiat Idea 16 16V. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 02, 2025

Replies (3)

Quickdraw
Member • 129 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Fiat Idea 16 16V.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 53 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Fiat Idea 16 16V.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 96 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Fiat Idea 16 16V.

March 04, 2025 Reply

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