[Closed] McLaren M29 asking for transponder verification - what’s that?

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Vortex22
Member since February 2023 • 148 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my McLaren M29?

Posted on December 01, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 991 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the McLaren M29. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 02, 2024

Replies (6)

Mistermiyagi
Member • 112 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my McLaren M29!

December 02, 2024 Reply
Younggun
Member • 52 posts

Was about to tow my McLaren M29. Let me try this first.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 96 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my McLaren M29!

December 04, 2024 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 45 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my McLaren M29, following this thread.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 32 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my McLaren M29.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 29 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a McLaren M29 before?

December 07, 2024 Reply

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