[Free Tool] Dealer charging $150 for 2017 Tesla Model S 75 key code - alternatives?

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Yellowjacket
Member since May 2022 • 98 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2017 Tesla Model S 75

Posted on November 19, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Tesla Model S 75. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 20, 2024

Replies (3)

Quickdraw
Member • 12 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2017 Tesla Model S 75 before?

November 20, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 150 posts

My 2017 Tesla Model S 75 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 63 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2017 Tesla Model S 75 key issues!

November 22, 2024 Reply

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