[Archived] Maserati 450S Zagato won’t respond to my new key - PIN code?

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Jumpman
Member since March 2022 • 97 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Maserati 450S Zagato

Posted on September 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1896 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Maserati 450S Zagato. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 30, 2024

Replies (4)

Alice
Member • 120 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Maserati 450S Zagato!

September 30, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 108 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Maserati 450S Zagato—need the code first.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 79 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Maserati 450S Zagato.

October 02, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 116 posts

My Maserati 450S Zagato just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

October 03, 2024 Reply

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