[Status: Resolved] Dealer claims Fiat Marea 14 12V key code is proprietary

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Frostydog
Member since June 2023 • 115 posts

Need my Fiat Marea 14 12V's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1772 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Fiat Marea 14 12V. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Electric
Member • 64 posts

Trying this out on my Fiat Marea 14 12V today—hoping it works.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 68 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Fiat Marea 14 12V.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 124 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Fiat Marea 14 12V. Huge thanks!

February 18, 2025 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 127 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Fiat Marea 14 12V key issues!

February 19, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 108 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Fiat Marea 14 12V?

February 20, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 141 posts

Same problem on my Fiat Marea 14 12V. Watching for any working solutions.

February 21, 2025 Reply

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