[Status: Resolved] Need my Tesla Model S Standard Range's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

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Ironman
Member since September 2022 • 12 posts

How to get my Tesla Model S Standard Range's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on August 21, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1022 posts

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

Posted on August 22, 2024

Replies (6)

Ironman
Member • 82 posts

Same problem on my Tesla Model S Standard Range. Watching for any working solutions.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 22 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Tesla Model S Standard Range.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 144 posts

My Tesla Model S Standard Range's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 68 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Tesla Model S Standard Range.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 88 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Tesla Model S Standard Range. Thanks!

August 26, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 103 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Tesla Model S Standard Range.

August 27, 2024 Reply

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