[Working] Trying to revive old Triumph Thunderbird Storm - no key code available

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Jazzhands
Member since November 2022 • 64 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Triumph Thunderbird Storm

Posted on February 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 534 posts

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

Posted on February 15, 2025

Replies (4)

Shadowfax
Member • 111 posts

My Triumph Thunderbird Storm is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 26 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Triumph Thunderbird Storm all week. Hope this helps.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 146 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Triumph Thunderbird Storm.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 93 posts

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

February 18, 2025 Reply

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