[Archived] Just changed battery, now McLaren M1A asks for a PIN code

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Urbanlegend
Member since September 2021 • 145 posts

Need my McLaren M1A's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on November 09, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 968 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the McLaren M1A. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 10, 2024

Replies (6)

Rocketman
Member • 87 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with McLaren M1A key issues!

November 10, 2024 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 51 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my McLaren M1A, hope this helps.

November 11, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 129 posts

Following this for my McLaren M1A. Please update if it works!

November 12, 2024 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 48 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start McLaren M1As?

November 13, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 130 posts

My McLaren M1A might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

November 14, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 83 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my McLaren M1A. Huge thanks!

November 15, 2024 Reply

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