[Solution] Any success recovering lost code from old 2018 McLaren 570S keys?

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Alphabeta
Member since January 2022 • 64 posts

How can I obtain my 2018 McLaren 570S's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on December 27, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 McLaren 570S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 28, 2024

Replies (3)

Easymoney
Member • 35 posts

Following this for my 2018 McLaren 570S. Please update if it works!

December 28, 2024 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 110 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2018 McLaren 570S.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 60 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2018 McLaren 570S.

December 30, 2024 Reply

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