[Working] Lost only key - how to recover code for 2015 Tesla Model S 85D

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Byteme
Member since January 2023 • 86 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my 2015 Tesla Model S 85D?

Posted on May 20, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2015 Tesla Model S 85D. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 21, 2025

Replies (5)

Rocketman
Member • 121 posts

Key code problems with my 2015 Tesla Model S 85D as well. Subscribed!

May 21, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 23 posts

Following this for my 2015 Tesla Model S 85D. Please update if it works!

May 22, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 142 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2015 Tesla Model S 85D.

May 23, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 30 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2015 Tesla Model S 85D.

May 24, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 68 posts

Desperate to get my 2015 Tesla Model S 85D running again. Trying this tonight.

May 25, 2025 Reply

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