[Fixed] Can audio shop get key code for Royal Enfield Thunderbird?

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Silverfox
Member since November 2021 • 21 posts

Need my Royal Enfield Thunderbird's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on September 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1293 posts

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

Posted on September 04, 2024

Replies (5)

Zerocool
Member • 113 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Royal Enfield Thunderbird.

September 04, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 33 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Royal Enfield Thunderbird.

September 05, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 119 posts

I tried this with my Royal Enfield Thunderbird but still no luck. Any suggestions?

September 06, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 9 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Royal Enfield Thunderbird.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 97 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Royal Enfield Thunderbird.

September 08, 2024 Reply

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