[Confirmed] Where's the key code stored on a 2019 Tesla Model S PERFORMANCE for programming keys?

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Vortex22
Member since July 2022 • 54 posts

How to get my 2019 Tesla Model S PERFORMANCE's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on November 24, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2019 Tesla Model S PERFORMANCE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 25, 2024

Replies (3)

Yankeezulu
Member • 104 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2019 Tesla Model S PERFORMANCE!

November 25, 2024 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 143 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2019 Tesla Model S PERFORMANCE.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 149 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 2019 Tesla Model S PERFORMANCE's key code issue!

November 27, 2024 Reply

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