[Closed] Emergency key code service for Rivian R1S 21 inch Performance owners

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Jokersmile
Member since December 2022 • 135 posts

Need my Rivian R1S 21 inch Performance's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on March 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1575 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Rivian R1S 21 inch Performance. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 02, 2025

Replies (3)

Frostbite
Member • 81 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Rivian R1S 21 inch Performance as well.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 67 posts

My Rivian R1S 21 inch Performance won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 47 posts

My Rivian R1S 21 inch Performance is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

March 04, 2025 Reply

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