[Confirmed Fix] My Fiat Marea 18 16V says ‘Code Error’ on dash - what’s wrong?

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Lionheart
Member since September 2021 • 128 posts

How can I find my Fiat Marea 18 16V's key code to program a new key?

Posted on November 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1947 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Fiat Marea 18 16V. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 11, 2024

Replies (6)

Killerinst
Member • 77 posts

Following this for my Fiat Marea 18 16V. Please update if it works!

November 11, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 27 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Fiat Marea 18 16Vs?

November 12, 2024 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 99 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Fiat Marea 18 16V's key code issue!

November 13, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 90 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Fiat Marea 18 16V!

November 14, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 69 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Fiat Marea 18 16V key issue.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 143 posts

Been here before with my Fiat Marea 18 16V. Let’s see if this one works.

November 16, 2024 Reply

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