[Issue Closed] Can't program new key without code for TVR Trident

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Yellowbird
Member since September 2022 • 141 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my TVR Trident - help?

Posted on September 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 630 posts

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

Posted on September 05, 2024

Replies (6)

Xenomorph
Member • 115 posts

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

September 05, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 41 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my TVR Trident key issue.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 26 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my TVR Trident key issue.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 18 posts

Just tried this on my TVR Trident—anyone else have success?

September 08, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 53 posts

Was about to give up on my TVR Trident, but this gives me hope.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 144 posts

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

September 10, 2024 Reply

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