[Free Solution] Lancia Kappa remote replaced - car not recognizing it

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Viperstrike
Member since January 2023 • 73 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Lancia Kappa?

Posted on January 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lancia Kappa. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 22, 2025

Replies (4)

Killerinst
Member • 62 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Lancia Kappa!

January 22, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 76 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Lancia Kappa?

January 23, 2025 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 49 posts

Same problem on my Lancia Kappa. Watching for any working solutions.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 135 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Lancia Kappa.

January 25, 2025 Reply

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