[Confirmed] Need to program a key for my Fiat Palio 12 16V but don’t have the code

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Quantumpie
Member since April 2022 • 36 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Fiat Palio 12 16V

Posted on February 02, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Fiat Palio 12 16V. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 03, 2025

Replies (3)

Fastlane
Member • 76 posts

Same issue here with my Fiat Palio 12 16V, let me know if it works.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 7 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Fiat Palio 12 16V, hope someone can help.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 136 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Fiat Palio 12 16V.

February 05, 2025 Reply

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