[Completed] 2012 Aston Martin Virage is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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Eve
Member since May 2023 • 11 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2012 Aston Martin Virage keys?

Posted on November 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1436 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Aston Martin Virage. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 13, 2024

Replies (6)

Timemachine
Member • 112 posts

Anyone try this on a 2012 Aston Martin Virage with push-button start?

November 13, 2024 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 116 posts

Will this work if the 2012 Aston Martin Virage has an aftermarket alarm?

November 14, 2024 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 105 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2012 Aston Martin Virage.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 136 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2012 Aston Martin Virage. Trying this instead.

November 16, 2024 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 60 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2012 Aston Martin Virage.

November 17, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 19 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2012 Aston Martin Virage?

November 18, 2024 Reply

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