[Archived] Looking for VIN-to-code service for my McLaren P1 GTR Senna Special

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Goldenret
Member since February 2022 • 69 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my McLaren P1 GTR Senna Special to program a key?

Posted on February 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1487 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the McLaren P1 GTR Senna Special. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 21, 2025

Replies (5)

Rustyshack
Member • 121 posts

Will this work for older McLaren P1 GTR Senna Specials? Mine's a 2009.

February 21, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 106 posts

Been stuck with my McLaren P1 GTR Senna Special for weeks. This might be the fix.

February 22, 2025 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 116 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's McLaren P1 GTR Senna Special. Giving it a go myself.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 132 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my McLaren P1 GTR Senna Special.

February 24, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 55 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 McLaren P1 GTR Senna Special?

February 25, 2025 Reply

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