[Confirmed Fix] Replacing keys on a 2016 Tesla Model X - code required?

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Neonqueen
Member since June 2023 • 129 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2016 Tesla Model X?

Posted on August 31, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1416 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Tesla Model X. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 01, 2024

Replies (5)

Killerbee
Member • 117 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2016 Tesla Model X before?

September 01, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 128 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2016 Tesla Model X.

September 02, 2024 Reply
Supernova
Member • 18 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2016 Tesla Model X. Trying this now.

September 03, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 102 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2016 Tesla Model X this weekend.

September 04, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 15 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2016 Tesla Model X for days.

September 05, 2024 Reply

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