[Solved] Trophy 1200 won’t detect chipped key - reprogram failed

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Hackman
Member since November 2022 • 85 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Trophy 1200

Posted on October 09, 2024
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Posted on October 10, 2024

Replies (5)

Frostydog
Member • 53 posts

I’m not alone! My Trophy 1200 is doing the same thing.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 45 posts

My Trophy 1200's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

October 11, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 26 posts

Anyone try this on a Trophy 1200 with push-button start?

October 12, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 51 posts

My Trophy 1200 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 13, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 13 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Trophy 1200, hope someone can help.

October 14, 2024 Reply

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