[Method] Anyone with success using OBD tools to get McLaren MP428 code?

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Byteme
Member since August 2022 • 11 posts

Looking for my McLaren MP428's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on April 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1711 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the McLaren MP428. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 18, 2025

Replies (4)

Lasertag
Member • 65 posts

If this works for my McLaren MP428, I owe you big time.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 114 posts

This thread might save my McLaren MP428. Thanks everyone!

April 19, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 28 posts

My McLaren MP428 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

April 20, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 34 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my McLaren MP428's key code.

April 21, 2025 Reply

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