[Closed] How do I find the key code to program a key for my 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB4 Competizione?

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Jumpman
Member since January 2022 • 73 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB4 Competizione?

Posted on December 22, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB4 Competizione. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 23, 2024

Replies (4)

Byteme
Member • 5 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB4 Competizione.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 96 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB4 Competizione before?

December 24, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 42 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB4 Competizione as well.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 83 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB4 Competizione. This looks promising.

December 26, 2024 Reply

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