[Fixed] Help! My Mclaren 650S is stuck in anti-theft mode

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Purplerain
Member since June 2023 • 21 posts

Where do they get the key code to program Mclaren 650S keys at the dealer?

Posted on April 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1977 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mclaren 650S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 21, 2025

Replies (5)

Redbull
Member • 48 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Mclaren 650S?

April 21, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 108 posts

My Mclaren 650S refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 41 posts

Same problem on my Mclaren 650S. Watching for any working solutions.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 99 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Mclaren 650S for a while.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 140 posts

Been stuck with my Mclaren 650S for weeks. This might be the fix.

April 25, 2025 Reply

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