[Closed] Tank Sports Touring 250 Deluxe remote replaced - car not recognizing it

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Cyberghost
Member since April 2023 • 79 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Tank Sports Touring 250 Deluxe - help?

Posted on December 15, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1666 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Tank Sports Touring 250 Deluxe. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 16, 2024

Replies (6)

Neondream
Member • 38 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Tank Sports Touring 250 Deluxe too.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 30 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Tank Sports Touring 250 Deluxe. This looks promising.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 107 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Tank Sports Touring 250 Deluxe.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 96 posts

Key code problems with my Tank Sports Touring 250 Deluxe as well. Subscribed!

December 19, 2024 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 16 posts

Just what I needed! My Tank Sports Touring 250 Deluxe has been acting up lately.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 106 posts

My Tank Sports Touring 250 Deluxe won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

December 21, 2024 Reply

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