[Update] 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Lonewolf
Member since January 2022 • 68 posts

Looking for my 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia's key code to program a new key

Posted on August 18, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1069 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 19, 2024

Replies (5)

Zerogravity
Member • 34 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia this weekend.

August 19, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 116 posts

Was about to give up on my 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia, but this gives me hope.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Ironman
Member • 81 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia. Giving it a go myself.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 79 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia's key code issue!

August 22, 2024 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 44 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia.

August 23, 2024 Reply

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