[Method] Dealer charging $150 for McLaren P1 LM key code - alternatives?

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Wildcard
Member since September 2022 • 142 posts

Need my McLaren P1 LM's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on September 21, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1494 posts

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

Posted on September 22, 2024

Replies (3)

Gamemaster
Member • 110 posts

If this works for my McLaren P1 LM, I owe you big time.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 78 posts

Been stuck with my McLaren P1 LM for weeks. This might be the fix.

September 23, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 6 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out McLaren P1 LM.

September 24, 2024 Reply

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