[Answered] Do salvage yards keep key codes for Triumph Thunderbirds?

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Misterx
Member since March 2023 • 132 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Triumph Thunderbird

Posted on November 27, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Triumph Thunderbird. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 28, 2024

Replies (4)

Jumpman
Member • 61 posts

My Triumph Thunderbird's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

November 28, 2024 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 25 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Triumph Thunderbird.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 38 posts

My Triumph Thunderbird's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 53 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Triumph Thunderbird!

December 01, 2024 Reply

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