[Working] Maserati 425i won’t crank after battery died - code needed?

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Youngturk
Member since April 2023 • 104 posts

Need my Maserati 425i's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on August 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Maserati 425i. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 21, 2024

Replies (3)

Omegaman
Member • 140 posts

Following this for my Maserati 425i. Please update if it works!

August 21, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 149 posts

My Maserati 425i is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 47 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Maserati 425i.

August 23, 2024 Reply

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