[Update] Help with key pairing on Ferrari 488 Pista - code won’t work

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Redbaron
Member since February 2022 • 10 posts

Need my Ferrari 488 Pista's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on March 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 701 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ferrari 488 Pista. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 16, 2025

Replies (5)

Charlie
Member • 128 posts

My Ferrari 488 Pista is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 52 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Ferrari 488 Pista key issues!

March 17, 2025 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 110 posts

Saved me from towing my Ferrari 488 Pista. Thanks!

March 18, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 45 posts

Will this work for older Ferrari 488 Pistas? Mine's a 2009.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 51 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Ferrari 488 Pista too.

March 20, 2025 Reply

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