[Confirmed Fix] Stolen keys - need key code for my 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO

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Pandaking
Member since October 2022 • 141 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO to make a spare key?

Posted on September 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 955 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 13, 2024

Replies (5)

Ghostrider
Member • 112 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. Huge thanks!

September 13, 2024 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 36 posts

My 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO just blinks. I think this might fix it.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 27 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 42 posts

My 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 22 posts

My 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

September 17, 2024 Reply

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