[Resolved] Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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Kingkong
Member since November 2022 • 141 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD to program a key?

Posted on January 14, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 15, 2025

Replies (6)

Bluemoon
Member • 8 posts

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

January 15, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 150 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD won’t recognize the key.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 101 posts

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

January 17, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 69 posts

I’m not alone! My Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD is doing the same thing.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 78 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD—need the code first.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 103 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD.

January 20, 2025 Reply

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