[Solution] Can I reset the immobilizer on my Lancia Thesis without dealer?

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Phoenixrise
Member since January 2023 • 129 posts

Where's the key code located on a Lancia Thesis for key programming?

Posted on May 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lancia Thesis. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 17, 2025

Replies (3)

Superfly
Member • 7 posts

My Lancia Thesis just blinks. I think this might fix it.

May 17, 2025 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 51 posts

Just what I needed! My Lancia Thesis has been acting up lately.

May 18, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
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Struggling with the same issue on my Lancia Thesis, following this thread.

May 19, 2025 Reply

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