[Free Solution] Just got a new key for my 2012 Aston Martin DBS, but code is missing

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Purplehaze
Member since July 2023 • 107 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 2012 Aston Martin DBS?

Posted on March 19, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Aston Martin DBS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 20, 2025

Replies (6)

Windwalker
Member • 61 posts

My 2012 Aston Martin DBS just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 43 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 2012 Aston Martin DBS!

March 21, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 133 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2012 Aston Martin DBS won’t recognize the key.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 34 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2012 Aston Martin DBS this weekend.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 54 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 2012 Aston Martin DBS!

March 24, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 58 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2012 Aston Martin DBS this hard?!

March 25, 2025 Reply

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