[Issue Closed] McLaren Speedtail immobilizer flashing - code problem?

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Turboboost
Member since August 2023 • 83 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my McLaren Speedtail

Posted on April 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1325 posts

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

Posted on April 27, 2025

Replies (4)

Frank
Member • 148 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my McLaren Speedtail.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 40 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my McLaren Speedtail.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 85 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a McLaren Speedtail.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 42 posts

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

April 30, 2025 Reply

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