Maserati 228 Automotive Locksmith

The Maserati 228 was produced 1981–1991. It is a discontinued passenger car, which mainly affects blank and fob availability rather than whether the work can be done — older platforms are frequently easier to key than new ones, not harder.

Across its 1981–1991 run, the 228 sits in one key generation: model years 1981–1991 predate transponder immobilizers in the US market, so a replacement there is usually a cutting job rather than a programming one. The exact model year and trim still decide the parts, so have the year ready when you call.

At 35+ years since the last Maserati 228 was built, wear is the usual reason a key stops working rather than failure of the key itself. A cylinder that has accepted the same key for decades eventually stops aligning to it, and a key cut fresh to code often works better in that lock than the worn original it replaces.

Eligibility for the Maserati 228 is confirmed against the exact model year and trim before a job is treated as scheduled, and proof of identity and vehicle ownership or written authorization is required before any key is originated or programmed.

Other Maserati models from the same era

• Maserati 430 1981–1991
• Maserati Biturbo 1981–1991
• Maserati Merak 1981–1991
• Maserati Quattroporte 1981–1991 and again 2005–2024
• Maserati Spyder 1981–1991, 2002–2004 and again 2006
• Maserati TC 1981–1991
• Maserati Coupe 2002–2004 and again 2006
• Maserati Granturismo 2008–2027