[Update] Trying to register new fob for Enfield Thunderbird 500 - stuck on code

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Megabyte
Member since December 2021 • 137 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Enfield Thunderbird 500?

Posted on November 02, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Enfield Thunderbird 500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 03, 2024

Replies (3)

Xrayvision
Member • 127 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Enfield Thunderbird 500.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 98 posts

Will this work for older Enfield Thunderbird 500s? Mine's a 2009.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 101 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Enfield Thunderbird 500. Trying this instead.

November 05, 2024 Reply

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