[Archived] Where can I buy the programming code for a TR65 Thunderbird?

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How do I get the key code to program a new key for my TR65 Thunderbird?

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I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a TR65 Thunderbird.

Would love to see a video version of this for a TR65 Thunderbird.

Just checking in to say this helped with my TR65 Thunderbird. Thanks!

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my TR65 Thunderbird.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a TR65 Thunderbird owner.

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