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New Key from China

Discussion in '612/599' started by TrojanFan, Nov 17, 2017.

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  1. TrojanFan

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    #1 TrojanFan, Nov 17, 2017
    Just received a new key from China. $66 delivered vs. whatever Ferrari would charge. Its the same TRW metal key blank and the electronics are reported to be the same. Now I have to see if I can program it. I have access to software that reads my current 612 programing and is supposed to be able to program new keys. I'll post the results. Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
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  2. Anthony James

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    #2 Anthony James, Nov 17, 2017
    looks good, hope it works out.
     
  3. swiss612

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    #3 swiss612, Nov 18, 2017
    Looks great! what color is the original key? mine is silver
     
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    #4 RegW, Nov 19, 2017
    Who did you buy it from and how do you get access to the software? Worth trying for mine as I only have one set...

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  5. TrojanFan

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    #5 TrojanFan, Nov 19, 2017
    My original is silver as well but this looked like a reasonable replacement.
     
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    #6 TrojanFan, Nov 19, 2017
    Key was off eBay.

    Software was from someone on FChat. Discussed heavily on one of the other forums, maybe it was the 360 one. Don't recall at the moment. In any case it was Ferrari diagnostics software that you can read with an OBD II plug and software downloaded to a tablet. Many were skeptical but it has been used for setting the clutch and other applications by others. There is a feature that reads the key program and will program new keys, like something up to 6 of them. Problem is it erases your original program first and then reprogram the keys. If it doesn't work, I'll be left without a working key.

    I may give it a try sometime next month. Planning to take the car to Vegas and I don't want to be without any key.
     
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    #7 dc348, Jan 29, 2018
    Hi Peter,

    Just want to see how did your new key go cos I'm thinking of replacing my key as well. Thanks
     
  8. TrojanFan

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    #8 TrojanFan, Jan 29, 2018
    I had the new key cut and thst part works fine. I haven't gotten around to trying the programming part yet.
     
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    #9 RonH, Feb 3, 2018
    Not bad looking. Pretty similar to the original

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    #10 trygve11, Feb 4, 2018
    Very interested to hear the outcome as I know the key from the dealer is over $1,000.

    My experience with the key is that it has a little "bean" inside that had to be within a specific range for the car at hand. At the time that I needed an extra key for my 612, I didn't have the Ferrari software. Now I do and am interested to find out if this little key "bean" is more generic than originally anticipated. If so, it should program and work.

    The software is available on the $20K + Leonardo scanner. That I know for certain. I own the Autel elite scanner (more like $3K) and it shows the function for the Ferrari's but I have yet to test it).

    I need an additional key for my 2013 FF project and will take this route if you are successful. Please report back!
     
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    #11 trygve11, Feb 4, 2018
    Also, can you post the listing off ebay. The only one I show is a traditional key that gets machines one the outside of the blade, vs the inside. Perhaps they just have the wrong picture up and it ships properly (as it sayd 612, FF, etc.).

    Thanks.
     
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    #12 trygve11, Feb 4, 2018
    OK, found the one for the FF with the proper blade and ordered it. I will let you guys know (when I finally get my electronic code for programming), how it works and whether the Autel Elite can program it or if you need the more purpose built, $20K+ scanner (Leonardo or Dealer version).
     
  13. TrojanFan

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    #13 TrojanFan, Feb 5, 2018
    Still waiting to program my key. Having belt service later this month and will try the programing after that.
     
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    #14 tazandjan, Feb 5, 2018
    You do not actually program the key. You erase the memory in the Alarm ECU and then program the Alarm ECU to accept new keys.
     
  15. TrojanFan

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    #15 TrojanFan, Feb 5, 2018
    Either way I hope it works. Hate to erase the original and then find I can't program the new ones.
     

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