[Archived] My Lancia Musa 16 Multijet 16V won’t start - do I need a transponder code?

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How do I find the key code to program a key for my Lancia Musa 16 Multijet 16V?

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This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Lancia Musa 16 Multijet 16V for days.

Appreciate any advice—my Lancia Musa 16 Multijet 16V won’t recognize the key.

Just what I needed! My Lancia Musa 16 Multijet 16V has been acting up lately.

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