[Free Fix] Got replacement ECU for TVR 450SE, now code doesn’t match

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Betatest
Member since March 2023 • 132 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my TVR 450SE

Posted on March 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 809 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the TVR 450SE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 21, 2025

Replies (3)

Darkknight
Member • 62 posts

Appreciate any advice—my TVR 450SE won’t recognize the key.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 87 posts

My TVR 450SE's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

March 22, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 81 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my TVR 450SE as well.

March 23, 2025 Reply

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