[It Worked!] Lost key code for my TGB Target 550 IRS 4x4 - what can I do?

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Wildthing
Member since November 2022 • 20 posts

Where's the key code stored in my TGB Target 550 IRS 4x4 for key programming?

Posted on May 06, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the TGB Target 550 IRS 4x4. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 07, 2025

Replies (3)

Hotshot
Member • 78 posts

Worked for someone with a TGB Target 550 IRS 4x4? Need to hear it!

May 07, 2025 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 134 posts

Been here before with my TGB Target 550 IRS 4x4. Let’s see if this one works.

May 08, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 81 posts

Looking for the same thing for my TGB Target 550 IRS 4x4, hope someone can help.

May 09, 2025 Reply

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