[Recommended Fix] Bought a replacement key - now Aston Martin DB7 GT Volante won’t turn over

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Diana
Member since November 2022 • 129 posts

Looking for my Aston Martin DB7 GT Volante's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on January 12, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Aston Martin DB7 GT Volante. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 13, 2025

Replies (6)

Younggun
Member • 51 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Aston Martin DB7 GT Volante key issue.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 126 posts

Following along—same issue with my Aston Martin DB7 GT Volante.

January 14, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 6 posts

My Aston Martin DB7 GT Volante's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

January 15, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 133 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Aston Martin DB7 GT Volante owner.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 65 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Aston Martin DB7 GT Volante before?

January 17, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 143 posts

My Aston Martin DB7 GT Volante's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

January 18, 2025 Reply

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