[It Worked!] Need key code for Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe with proximity fob

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Airjordan
Member since December 2022 • 13 posts

Where do they get the key code to program Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe keys at the dealer?

Posted on December 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 711 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 05, 2024

Replies (5)

Quantumleap
Member • 103 posts

Will this work if the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe has an aftermarket alarm?

December 05, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 141 posts

This thread might save my Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe. Thanks everyone!

December 06, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 48 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe won’t recognize the key.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 121 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe, following this thread.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 142 posts

Desperate to get my Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe running again. Trying this tonight.

December 09, 2024 Reply

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