[Verified] Got replacement ECU for Lancia Beta, now code doesn’t match

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Where do dealerships get the key code to program Lancia Beta keys?

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My Lancia Beta's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

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

Been searching everywhere for help with my Lancia Beta's key code.

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