[Free Tool] Aston Martin DB3 security light flashing - won't start

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Jazzhands
Member since September 2022 • 117 posts

Need my Aston Martin DB3's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on September 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1624 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Aston Martin DB3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 27, 2024

Replies (4)

Netsurfer
Member • 18 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Aston Martin DB3 won’t recognize the key.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 103 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Aston Martin DB3s?

September 28, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 121 posts

My Aston Martin DB3 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

September 29, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 111 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Aston Martin DB3 before?

September 30, 2024 Reply

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