[Recommended Fix] Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster immobilizer not responding after new key

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Vikingking
Member since January 2023 • 60 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster

Posted on August 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1830 posts

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

Posted on August 23, 2024

Replies (6)

Redbull
Member • 6 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 145 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster—might work for mine too.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 69 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster, would this method still work?

August 25, 2024 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 117 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster?

August 26, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 65 posts

Was about to give up on my Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster, but this gives me hope.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 71 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster.

August 28, 2024 Reply

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