[Confirmed Fix] Need key code for Triumph Thunderbird 1600 with proximity fob

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Flyingmonk
Member since June 2023 • 140 posts

How can I obtain my Triumph Thunderbird 1600's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on January 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 532 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Triumph Thunderbird 1600. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 23, 2025

Replies (6)

Kingkong
Member • 15 posts

My Triumph Thunderbird 1600 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

January 23, 2025 Reply
Javaking
Member • 148 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, would this method still work?

January 24, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 146 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Triumph Thunderbird 1600. Trying this instead.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 76 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Triumph Thunderbird 1600. Huge thanks!

January 26, 2025 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 50 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Triumph Thunderbird 1600?

January 27, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 132 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Triumph Thunderbird 1600. This might do it.

January 28, 2025 Reply

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