[Free Tool] TVR Grantura 1800S won’t detect key unless I use original - code issue?

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Whiterabbit
Member since November 2022 • 80 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my TVR Grantura 1800S?

Posted on November 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1426 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the TVR Grantura 1800S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 23, 2024

Replies (4)

Zerogravity
Member • 17 posts

I’ve got a 2012 TVR Grantura 1800S, would this method still work?

November 23, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 97 posts

Was about to give up on my TVR Grantura 1800S, but this gives me hope.

November 24, 2024 Reply
Hackman
Member • 73 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 TVR Grantura 1800S?

November 25, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 43 posts

I’m in the same boat with my TVR Grantura 1800S. This looks promising.

November 26, 2024 Reply

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