[Confirmed Fix] Best locksmith for 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Long key code service

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Bluemoon
Member since March 2022 • 35 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Long

Posted on August 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 711 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Long. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 06, 2024

Replies (6)

Rogueone
Member • 18 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Long for a while.

August 06, 2024 Reply
Supernova
Member • 126 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Long for days.

August 07, 2024 Reply
Diana
Member • 34 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Long too.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 133 posts

Does this method work for the 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Long models from 2010 onward?

August 09, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 93 posts

I think my 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Long has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

August 10, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 73 posts

I have the same 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Long and I'm also trying to find the key code.

August 11, 2024 Reply

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