[Issue Closed] Dealer wants $200 for Lancia Ypsilon Gold Hatchback PIN - other options?

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Cyberghost
Member since March 2022 • 147 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Lancia Ypsilon Gold Hatchback?

Posted on February 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1210 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lancia Ypsilon Gold Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 08, 2025

Replies (5)

Wildcard
Member • 135 posts

Key code problems with my Lancia Ypsilon Gold Hatchback as well. Subscribed!

February 08, 2025 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 141 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Lancia Ypsilon Gold Hatchback.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 6 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Lancia Ypsilon Gold Hatchback key issue.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 31 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Lancia Ypsilon Gold Hatchback for days.

February 11, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 13 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Lancia Ypsilon Gold Hatchback too.

February 12, 2025 Reply

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