[Status: Resolved] Anyone bypassed the transponder system on a 2012 Ferrari California Base?

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Zerogravity
Member since October 2021 • 136 posts

Need my 2012 Ferrari California Base's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1521 posts

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

Posted on February 23, 2025

Replies (5)

Quantumflux
Member • 93 posts

My 2012 Ferrari California Base is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 76 posts

Really need the key code for my 2012 Ferrari California Base, thanks for sharing!

February 24, 2025 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 6 posts

Trying this out on my 2012 Ferrari California Base today—hoping it works.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 56 posts

My 2012 Ferrari California Base needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

February 26, 2025 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 84 posts

Does this method work for the 2012 Ferrari California Base models from 2010 onward?

February 27, 2025 Reply

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