[Confirmed Fix] Does the dealer provide transponder codes for Covingtons Tangerine Dreams?

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Turboboost
Member since October 2022 • 45 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Covingtons Tangerine Dream?

Posted on August 07, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Covingtons Tangerine Dream. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 08, 2024

Replies (6)

Yellowbird
Member • 25 posts

Saved me from towing my Covingtons Tangerine Dream. Thanks!

August 08, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 57 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Covingtons Tangerine Dream.

August 09, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 96 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Covingtons Tangerine Dream.

August 10, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 73 posts

Was about to give up on my Covingtons Tangerine Dream, but this gives me hope.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 59 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Covingtons Tangerine Dream.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 116 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Covingtons Tangerine Dream!

August 13, 2024 Reply

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