[Update] Looking for free way to retrieve PIN code on Praga TOV

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Outlawjoe
Member since February 2023 • 40 posts

Need my Praga TOV's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on April 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1463 posts

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

Posted on April 02, 2025

Replies (4)

Ninjastar
Member • 101 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Praga TOV. Giving it a go myself.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 122 posts

My Praga TOV won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 47 posts

My Praga TOV is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 8 posts

Trying this out on my Praga TOV today—hoping it works.

April 05, 2025 Reply

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