[Resolved] Thumpstar TSB 70 immobilizer code invalid - what now?

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Outlawjoe
Member since June 2022 • 97 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Thumpstar TSB 70?

Posted on October 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1166 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Thumpstar TSB 70. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 08, 2024

Replies (6)

Quantumflux
Member • 50 posts

My Thumpstar TSB 70's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 18 posts

My Thumpstar TSB 70 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

October 09, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 39 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Thumpstar TSB 70. Thanks!

October 10, 2024 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 138 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Thumpstar TSB 70. This might do it.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 7 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Thumpstar TSB 70.

October 12, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 57 posts

My Thumpstar TSB 70 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

October 13, 2024 Reply

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