[Status: Resolved] Maserati 420 S stuck in anti-theft mode - code lost

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How to find the factory key code to program Maserati 420 S keys?

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Does anyone know if this works on push-start Maserati 420 Ss?

Any updates on getting the key code for the Maserati 420 S?

Finally, something that might help with my Maserati 420 S's key code issue!

Really hoping this unlocks my Maserati 420 S's mystery code.

I have the same Maserati 420 S and I'm also trying to find the key code.

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