[It Worked!] My Aston Martin Vantage V12 won’t start - key code lost

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Digitalx
Member since October 2021 • 79 posts

Need my Aston Martin Vantage V12's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on November 12, 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 Vantage V12. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 13, 2024

Replies (4)

Zerocool
Member • 49 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Aston Martin Vantage V12, hope someone can help.

November 13, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 34 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Aston Martin Vantage V12's key code issue!

November 14, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 52 posts

Been here before with my Aston Martin Vantage V12. Let’s see if this one works.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 52 posts

My Aston Martin Vantage V12 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

November 16, 2024 Reply

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