[Closed] Online manuals with key code section for 1989 Ferrari Testarossa

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Netsurfer
Member since October 2022 • 149 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a 1989 Ferrari Testarossa for key programming?

Posted on February 04, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1989 Ferrari Testarossa. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 05, 2025

Replies (4)

Quantumfizz
Member • 10 posts

Just tried this on my 1989 Ferrari Testarossa—anyone else have success?

February 05, 2025 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 83 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1989 Ferrari Testarossa.

February 06, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 61 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 1989 Ferrari Testarossa. Trying this now.

February 07, 2025 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 12 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1989 Ferrari Testarossa, would this method still work?

February 08, 2025 Reply

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