[Answered] Do you need a code when changing BCM in McLaren C8?

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Superfly
Member since September 2022 • 144 posts

Where's the key code located on a McLaren C8 for key programming?

Posted on March 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the McLaren C8. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 16, 2025

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Quickdraw
Member • 46 posts

Still can’t find the code for my McLaren C8. This might do it.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 20 posts

This thread might save my McLaren C8. Thanks everyone!

March 17, 2025 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 144 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 McLaren C8?

March 18, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 143 posts

Following along—same issue with my McLaren C8.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 39 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my McLaren C8's mystery code.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Eagleeye
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Been stuck with my McLaren C8 for weeks. This might be the fix.

March 21, 2025 Reply

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