[Working] Key cut but not programmed - Tesla Model X Long Range stuck

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Goldengate
Member since April 2022 • 86 posts

Need my Tesla Model X Long Range's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on September 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1284 posts

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

Posted on September 17, 2024

Replies (6)

Silverfox
Member • 29 posts

Does this method work for the Tesla Model X Long Range models from 2010 onward?

September 17, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 42 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Tesla Model X Long Range. This looks promising.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 65 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Tesla Model X Long Range. Trying this instead.

September 19, 2024 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 146 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Tesla Model X Long Range, would this method still work?

September 20, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 92 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Tesla Model X Long Range.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 24 posts

Key code problems with my Tesla Model X Long Range as well. Subscribed!

September 22, 2024 Reply

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