[Free Solution] Need key code for McLaren M28 with valet key only

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Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my McLaren M28?

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This thread might save my McLaren M28. Thanks everyone!

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my McLaren M28.

My mechanic said this might help with my McLaren M28 key issue.

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This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out McLaren M28.

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