[Method] Aston Martin Short Chassis Volante only starts with master key - no code for new one

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Quicksilver
Member since July 2022 • 133 posts

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

Posted on December 31, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Aston Martin Short Chassis Volante. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 01, 2025

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Netsurfer
Member • 138 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Aston Martin Short Chassis Volante. This is a lifesaver.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 136 posts

Been stuck with my Aston Martin Short Chassis Volante for weeks. This might be the fix.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 43 posts

Trying this on my Aston Martin Short Chassis Volante later. Will report back.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Grace
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My Aston Martin Short Chassis Volante just blinks. I think this might fix it.

January 04, 2025 Reply

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