[Confirmed] Need key code for 1987 Ferrari 328 bought at auction

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Crazycat
Member since February 2023 • 36 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 1987 Ferrari 328?

Posted on August 02, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1987 Ferrari 328. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 03, 2024

Replies (4)

Whiteknight
Member • 101 posts

Same problem on my 1987 Ferrari 328. Watching for any working solutions.

August 03, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 123 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1987 Ferrari 328?

August 04, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 43 posts

Desperate to get my 1987 Ferrari 328 running again. Trying this tonight.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 54 posts

Will this work for older 1987 Ferrari 328s? Mine's a 2009.

August 06, 2024 Reply

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