[Closed] 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB asking for transponder verification - what’s that?

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Ultraviolet
Member since April 2023 • 45 posts

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

Posted on February 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1619 posts

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

Posted on February 15, 2025

Replies (3)

Quantumflux
Member • 48 posts

My 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 92 posts

My 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 49 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB too.

February 17, 2025 Reply

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