[Confirmed] Dealer claims Ferrari 458 Italia key code is proprietary

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Iceberg
Member since December 2021 • 23 posts

How can I retrieve my Ferrari 458 Italia's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on August 27, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1694 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ferrari 458 Italia. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 28, 2024

Replies (6)

Timelord
Member • 134 posts

I have the same Ferrari 458 Italia and I'm also trying to find the key code.

August 28, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 120 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Ferrari 458 Italia before?

August 29, 2024 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 36 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Ferrari 458 Italia key issues!

August 30, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 150 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Ferrari 458 Italia?

August 31, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 32 posts

Same issue here with my Ferrari 458 Italia, let me know if it works.

September 01, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 36 posts

Desperate to get my Ferrari 458 Italia running again. Trying this tonight.

September 02, 2024 Reply

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