[Free Tool] Locked out - need key code help for Tesla Y

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Quantumpie
Member since August 2022 • 136 posts

Looking for my Tesla Y's key code to program a new key

Posted on April 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1709 posts

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

Posted on April 08, 2025

Replies (6)

Reddwarf
Member • 142 posts

Key code problems with my Tesla Y as well. Subscribed!

April 08, 2025 Reply
Hackman
Member • 124 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Tesla Y. Thanks!

April 09, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 114 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Tesla Y.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 71 posts

Was about to tow my Tesla Y. Let me try this first.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 63 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Tesla Y.

April 12, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 138 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Tesla Y.

April 13, 2025 Reply

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