[Method] Does warranty cover key code cost for Pinto Sportiva?

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Netsurfer
Member since September 2021 • 84 posts

Looking for my Pinto Sportiva's key code to program a new key

Posted on November 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1758 posts

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

Posted on November 06, 2024

Replies (6)

Knightlight
Member • 84 posts

Desperate to get my Pinto Sportiva running again. Trying this tonight.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 91 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Pinto Sportiva!

November 07, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 61 posts

Desperate to get my Pinto Sportiva running again. Trying this tonight.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 132 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Pinto Sportiva. Huge thanks!

November 09, 2024 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 147 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Pinto Sportiva.

November 10, 2024 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 143 posts

If this works for my Pinto Sportiva, I owe you big time.

November 11, 2024 Reply

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