[Closed] Where’s the code stored on a Aston Martin V8 Vantage smart key?

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Vortex22
Member since March 2022 • 27 posts

How can I find my Aston Martin V8 Vantage's key code to program a new key?

Posted on November 18, 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 V8 Vantage. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 19, 2024

Replies (4)

Grace
Member • 140 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Aston Martin V8 Vantage as well.

November 19, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 125 posts

I tried this with my Aston Martin V8 Vantage but still no luck. Any suggestions?

November 20, 2024 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 51 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Aston Martin V8 Vantage.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Icemann
Member • 55 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Aston Martin V8 Vantage!

November 22, 2024 Reply

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