[Issue Closed] My Maserati Opac only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Wildthing
Member since August 2022 • 106 posts

How to get my Maserati Opac's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on November 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1339 posts

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

Posted on November 06, 2024

Replies (4)

Ultraviolet
Member • 19 posts

Using this on my Maserati Opac now. Hope it works.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 40 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Maserati Opac.

November 07, 2024 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 130 posts

Does this method work for the Maserati Opac models from 2010 onward?

November 08, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 30 posts

Same problem on my Maserati Opac. Watching for any working solutions.

November 09, 2024 Reply

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