[Closed] Is the key code tied to the ECU or the key on a Lancia Delta 98 16 16V?

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Xenowarrior
Member since September 2021 • 127 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Lancia Delta 98 16 16V to make a spare key?

Posted on February 26, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 27, 2025

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Javaking
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February 27, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
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February 28, 2025 Reply
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March 01, 2025 Reply

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