[Answered] Need help: how to unlock a 2022 Tesla Model S without the ignition code

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Alphamale
Member since October 2022 • 144 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 2022 Tesla Model S keys?

Posted on March 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1837 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2022 Tesla Model S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 04, 2025

Replies (5)

Outlawstar
Member • 56 posts

Worked for someone with a 2022 Tesla Model S? Need to hear it!

March 04, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 14 posts

Following this for my 2022 Tesla Model S. Please update if it works!

March 05, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 26 posts

Same problem on my 2022 Tesla Model S. Watching for any working solutions.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 29 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2022 Tesla Model S.

March 07, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 69 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2022 Tesla Model S?

March 08, 2025 Reply

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