[Update] Lancia Ypsilon won’t respond to key fob - immobilizer problem?

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Frostymug
Member since January 2023 • 150 posts

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

Posted on January 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lancia Ypsilon. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 19, 2025

Replies (3)

Redbull
Member • 137 posts

Trying this on my Lancia Ypsilon later. Will report back.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 86 posts

Trying this out on my Lancia Ypsilon today—hoping it works.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 103 posts

My Lancia Ypsilon's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

January 21, 2025 Reply

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