[Solution] Do I need a dealer for Tank Sports Vision R3 immobilizer reset?

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Quantumx
Member since July 2022 • 44 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Tank Sports Vision R3?

Posted on May 19, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1662 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Tank Sports Vision R3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 20, 2025

Replies (3)

Irongiant
Member • 96 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Tank Sports Vision R3.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 107 posts

Desperate to get my Tank Sports Vision R3 running again. Trying this tonight.

May 21, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 118 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Tank Sports Vision R3. Thanks!

May 22, 2025 Reply

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