[Solution] Dealer being difficult about TVR Griffith 500 key code

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Uncleben
Member since June 2023 • 82 posts

How can I obtain my TVR Griffith 500's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on November 15, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 908 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the TVR Griffith 500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 16, 2024

Replies (4)

Bigfoot
Member • 143 posts

Worked for someone with a TVR Griffith 500? Need to hear it!

November 16, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 87 posts

I’m not alone! My TVR Griffith 500 is doing the same thing.

November 17, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 9 posts

Does this method work for the TVR Griffith 500 models from 2010 onward?

November 18, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 50 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a TVR Griffith 500?

November 19, 2024 Reply

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