[Free Tool] Stuck programming my McLaren MP412C GT3 key - missing vital code

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Need my McLaren MP412C GT3's key code to program a new transponder key

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Same issue here with my McLaren MP412C GT3, let me know if it works.

Following along—same issue with my McLaren MP412C GT3.

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my McLaren MP412C GT3.

Trying to figure this out for my McLaren MP412C GT3 too!

Trying this on my McLaren MP412C GT3 later. Will report back.

I have a 2011 McLaren MP412C GT3, will this method work for that year?

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