[Solved] Help with key pairing on Triumph T 160 V Trident - code won’t work

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Echolima
Member since June 2022 • 133 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Triumph T 160 V Trident?

Posted on December 16, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Triumph T 160 V Trident. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 17, 2024

Replies (6)

Misterx
Member • 51 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Triumph T 160 V Trident's key code.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 62 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Triumph T 160 V Trident. Trying this now.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 149 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Triumph T 160 V Trident.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 118 posts

I’m not alone! My Triumph T 160 V Trident is doing the same thing.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 142 posts

Does this method work for the Triumph T 160 V Trident models from 2010 onward?

December 21, 2024 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 59 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Triumph T 160 V Trident. Huge thanks!

December 22, 2024 Reply

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