[Archived] How to get my 1985 Ferrari Testarossa's key code to program replacement keys?

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Where's the key code located to program keys for my 1985 Ferrari Testarossa?

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My 1985 Ferrari Testarossa just blinks. I think this might fix it.

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1985 Ferrari Testarossa?

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 1985 Ferrari Testarossa too.

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