[Status: Resolved] Fiat Stilo 12 16V keyless entry failed - car won’t start

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Superfly
Member since April 2022 • 100 posts

How can I retrieve my Fiat Stilo 12 16V's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on February 27, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 545 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Fiat Stilo 12 16V. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 28, 2025

Replies (6)

Outlawstar
Member • 136 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Fiat Stilo 12 16V, thanks for posting!

February 28, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 55 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Fiat Stilo 12 16V, hope this helps.

March 01, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 51 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Fiat Stilo 12 16V. Thanks!

March 02, 2025 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 49 posts

My Fiat Stilo 12 16V's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 131 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Fiat Stilo 12 16V.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 62 posts

If this works for my Fiat Stilo 12 16V, I owe you big time.

March 05, 2025 Reply

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