[Success] Transponder chip replaced - now Triumph Tiger 80 needs code?

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Airjordan
Member since October 2022 • 30 posts

Need my Triumph Tiger 80's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on December 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1743 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Triumph Tiger 80. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 17, 2024

Replies (6)

Omegared
Member • 16 posts

Will this work for older Triumph Tiger 80s? Mine's a 2009.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 76 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Triumph Tiger 80. This is a lifesaver.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 34 posts

Saved me from towing my Triumph Tiger 80. Thanks!

December 19, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 112 posts

My Triumph Tiger 80 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 53 posts

Key code problems with my Triumph Tiger 80 as well. Subscribed!

December 21, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 145 posts

My Triumph Tiger 80 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

December 22, 2024 Reply

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