[Free Solution] Polestar 2 Single Motor won’t accept new key - transponder issue?

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Jazzmann
Member since December 2021 • 112 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Polestar 2 Single Motor for making new keys?

Posted on January 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 909 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Polestar 2 Single Motor. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 21, 2025

Replies (6)

Quicksilver
Member • 72 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Polestar 2 Single Motor, hope this helps.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 10 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Polestar 2 Single Motor's mystery code.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 132 posts

Same problem on my Polestar 2 Single Motor. Watching for any working solutions.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 23 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Polestar 2 Single Motor.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 120 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Polestar 2 Single Motor.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 16 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Polestar 2 Single Motor!

January 26, 2025 Reply

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