[Closed] Does AAA provide key codes for Maserati MC12?

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Where's the key code stored in a Maserati MC12 for making new keys?

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Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Maserati MC12.

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Maserati MC12s?

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Maserati MC12.

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Maserati MC12.

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