[Confirmed Fix] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to Maserati GranTurismo MC

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Jazzmann
Member since March 2023 • 92 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Maserati GranTurismo MC to make a spare key?

Posted on January 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 631 posts

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

Posted on January 24, 2025

Replies (6)

Diana
Member • 114 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Maserati GranTurismo MC—might work for mine too.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 142 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Maserati GranTurismo MC won’t recognize the key.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 57 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Maserati GranTurismo MC for a while.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 37 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Maserati GranTurismo MC this weekend.

January 27, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 38 posts

I have a 2011 Maserati GranTurismo MC, will this method work for that year?

January 28, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 62 posts

Been here before with my Maserati GranTurismo MC. Let’s see if this one works.

January 29, 2025 Reply

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