[Issue Closed] My 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB Base is asking for a key programming code

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Superfly
Member since February 2022 • 29 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB Base

Posted on May 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1744 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB Base. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 08, 2025

Replies (5)

Zetareticuli
Member • 22 posts

Saved me from towing my 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB Base. Thanks!

May 08, 2025 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 135 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB Base.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 83 posts

Trying this out on my 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB Base today—hoping it works.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 50 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB Base.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 132 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB Base, following this thread.

May 12, 2025 Reply

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