[Closed] Ferrari 458 Speciale won't start after battery swap - need transponder code?

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Fastlane
Member since January 2023 • 16 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Ferrari 458 Speciale to make a spare key?

Posted on December 09, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1058 posts

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

Posted on December 10, 2024

Replies (6)

Ultraman
Member • 46 posts

Anyone try this on a Ferrari 458 Speciale with push-button start?

December 10, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 17 posts

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

December 11, 2024 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 134 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Ferrari 458 Speciale as well.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 143 posts

Anyone try this on a Ferrari 458 Speciale with push-button start?

December 13, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 112 posts

Following this for my Ferrari 458 Speciale. Please update if it works!

December 14, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 54 posts

Been stuck with my Ferrari 458 Speciale for weeks. This might be the fix.

December 15, 2024 Reply

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