[Solution] Need help locating key code for 2018 Ferrari California

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How do I find the key code to program a key for my 2018 Ferrari California?

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Worked for someone with a 2018 Ferrari California? Need to hear it!

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2018 Ferrari California as well.

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