[Confirmed Fix] Getting key code for 1992 Ferrari 512 with just VIN

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Superfly
Member since March 2022 • 58 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 1992 Ferrari 512?

Posted on May 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 588 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1992 Ferrari 512. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 27, 2025

Replies (5)

Cosmicray
Member • 91 posts

Trying this on my 1992 Ferrari 512 later. Will report back.

May 27, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 56 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1992 Ferrari 512, would this method still work?

May 28, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 84 posts

Same problem on my 1992 Ferrari 512. Watching for any working solutions.

May 29, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 11 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 1992 Ferrari 512.

May 30, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 60 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 1992 Ferrari 512's key code issue!

May 31, 2025 Reply

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