[Solved] Does the dealer provide transponder codes for Ferrari 458 Spiders?

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Rogueone
Member since May 2023 • 121 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Ferrari 458 Spider?

Posted on August 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1890 posts

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

Posted on August 07, 2024

Replies (4)

Purplehaze
Member • 26 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Ferrari 458 Spider key code too.

August 07, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 135 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Ferrari 458 Spider?

August 08, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 110 posts

Was about to tow my Ferrari 458 Spider. Let me try this first.

August 09, 2024 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 38 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Ferrari 458 Spider. Thanks!

August 10, 2024 Reply

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