[Free Solution] Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Voodooman
Member since May 2022 • 100 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Peugeot 205 Turbo 16

Posted on November 10, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Peugeot 205 Turbo 16. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 11, 2024

Replies (4)

Blackwidow
Member • 79 posts

I have the same Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

November 11, 2024 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 85 posts

If this works for my Peugeot 205 Turbo 16, I owe you big time.

November 12, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 150 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 won’t recognize the key.

November 13, 2024 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 71 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 as well.

November 14, 2024 Reply

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