[Status: Resolved] Do salvage yards keep key codes for Tesla Model 3 Mid Ranges?

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Darthvader
Member since March 2023 • 71 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Tesla Model 3 Mid Range?

Posted on November 02, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1978 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Tesla Model 3 Mid Range. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 03, 2024

Replies (6)

Supernova
Member • 108 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Tesla Model 3 Mid Range all week. Hope this helps.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 39 posts

I have the same Tesla Model 3 Mid Range and I'm also trying to find the key code.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 103 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Tesla Model 3 Mid Range key code too.

November 05, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 135 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Tesla Model 3 Mid Range.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 6 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Tesla Model 3 Mid Range. Trying this instead.

November 07, 2024 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 63 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Tesla Model 3 Mid Range's key code.

November 08, 2024 Reply

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