[Answered] Trying to DIY program a key for TRS One R 280 - missing code

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Youngturk
Member since January 2022 • 26 posts

Where's the key code stored in my TRS One R 280 for key programming?

Posted on August 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1674 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the TRS One R 280. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 08, 2024

Replies (3)

Yankeezulu
Member • 128 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 TRS One R 280.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 105 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my TRS One R 280.

August 09, 2024 Reply
Ironman
Member • 47 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer TRS One R 280.

August 10, 2024 Reply

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