[Archived] Trying to DIY program a key for Tank Sports Sporty 50 - missing code

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Silverfox
Member since June 2022 • 107 posts

How to get the factory key code for my Tank Sports Sporty 50 to make keys?

Posted on May 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Unclesam
Member • 94 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Tank Sports Sporty 50?

May 16, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 21 posts

If this works for my Tank Sports Sporty 50, I owe you big time.

May 17, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 132 posts

I’m not alone! My Tank Sports Sporty 50 is doing the same thing.

May 18, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 118 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Tank Sports Sporty 50—need the code first.

May 19, 2025 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 31 posts

Trying this out on my Tank Sports Sporty 50 today—hoping it works.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 11 posts

Same issue here with my Tank Sports Sporty 50, let me know if it works.

May 21, 2025 Reply

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