[Verified] Getting key code for 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB Base with keyless entry

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Hotshot
Member since February 2022 • 83 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB Base?

Posted on January 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 864 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB Base. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 04, 2025

Replies (6)

Yellowsub
Member • 116 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB Base.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 81 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB Base. Huge thanks!

January 05, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 70 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB Bases?

January 06, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 69 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB Base, thanks for posting!

January 07, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 90 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB Base for a while.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 38 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB Base!

January 09, 2025 Reply

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