[Resolved] My Maserati GranTurismo II Trofeo won’t start - do I need a transponder code?

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Hotshot
Member since December 2021 • 90 posts

Looking for my Maserati GranTurismo II Trofeo's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on April 21, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Maserati GranTurismo II Trofeo. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 22, 2025

Replies (4)

Greengiant
Member • 5 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Maserati GranTurismo II Trofeo as well.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 85 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Maserati GranTurismo II Trofeo. This is a lifesaver.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 17 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Maserati GranTurismo II Trofeo, hope this helps.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Frank
Member • 147 posts

Trying this on my Maserati GranTurismo II Trofeo later. Will report back.

April 25, 2025 Reply

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