[Status: Resolved] Got replacement ECU for Rivian R1S Quad Large, now code doesn’t match

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Greenlantern
Member since November 2022 • 133 posts

How to get my Rivian R1S Quad Large's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on March 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1908 posts

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

Posted on March 12, 2025

Replies (4)

Youngturk
Member • 84 posts

My Rivian R1S Quad Large is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

March 12, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 15 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Rivian R1S Quad Large.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 118 posts

My Rivian R1S Quad Large's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 124 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Rivian R1S Quad Large.

March 15, 2025 Reply

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