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

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

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

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

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

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