[Issue Closed] My McLaren Artura won’t start - do I need a transponder code?

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Haloeffect
Member since January 2022 • 138 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my McLaren Artura

Posted on February 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1899 posts

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Posted on February 11, 2025

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Ironwill
Member • 65 posts

My McLaren Artura is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

February 11, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 78 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my McLaren Artura too.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
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This just might solve my McLaren Artura's ignition issue.

February 13, 2025 Reply

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