[Working] Trying to start my Maserati 3500 GTI but it says 'immobilized'

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Vortexx
Member since January 2022 • 87 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Maserati 3500 GTI?

Posted on November 02, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Maserati 3500 GTI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 03, 2024

Replies (6)

Jokersmile
Member • 116 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Maserati 3500 GTI—might work for mine too.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 24 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Maserati 3500 GTIs?

November 04, 2024 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 141 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Maserati 3500 GTI!

November 05, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 114 posts

Been stuck with my Maserati 3500 GTI for weeks. This might be the fix.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 112 posts

I tried this with my Maserati 3500 GTI but still no luck. Any suggestions?

November 07, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 54 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Maserati 3500 GTI as well.

November 08, 2024 Reply

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