[Confirmed] Stuck programming my Lancia Ardea Panoramica key - missing vital code

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How to find the factory key code to program Lancia Ardea Panoramica keys?

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I really hope this trick works on my Lancia Ardea Panoramica.

My Lancia Ardea Panoramica's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Lancia Ardea Panoramica.

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