[Resolved] Anyone bypassed the transponder system on a Lancia Astura?

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Captainkirk
Member since April 2023 • 35 posts

Where's the key code stored in my Lancia Astura for key programming?

Posted on October 01, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1354 posts

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

Posted on October 02, 2024

Replies (6)

Goldeneye
Member • 14 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Lancia Astura for a while.

October 02, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 55 posts

Worked for someone with a Lancia Astura? Need to hear it!

October 03, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 137 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Lancia Astura.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 146 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Lancia Astura!

October 05, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 150 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Lancia Astura.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 140 posts

Trying this out on my Lancia Astura today—hoping it works.

October 07, 2024 Reply

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