[Confirmed Fix] Where's the key code located on a Aston Martin DB3S for key programming?

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Metalhead
Member since June 2023 • 131 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Aston Martin DB3S?

Posted on September 02, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1797 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Aston Martin DB3S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 03, 2024

Replies (6)

Silverbullet
Member • 31 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Aston Martin DB3S.

September 03, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 27 posts

Desperate to get my Aston Martin DB3S running again. Trying this tonight.

September 04, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 81 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Aston Martin DB3S?

September 05, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 63 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Aston Martin DB3S as well.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 24 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Aston Martin DB3S.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 133 posts

I have the same Aston Martin DB3S and I'm also trying to find the key code.

September 08, 2024 Reply

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