[Working] Lancia Thema 832 not recognizing new key - code issue?

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Trying to program a new key for my Lancia Thema 832 - where's the key code?

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My Lancia Thema 832's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Lancia Thema 832.

I’ve been locked out of my Lancia Thema 832 all week. Hope this helps.

My Lancia Thema 832 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

My Lancia Thema 832 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

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