[Success] TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Reddwarf
Member since July 2022 • 93 posts

How to get the factory key code for my TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS to make keys?

Posted on February 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 17, 2025

Replies (5)

Vortex22
Member • 83 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start TVS Apache RTR 180 ABSs?

February 17, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 84 posts

My TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Frank
Member • 108 posts

Been stuck with my TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS for weeks. This might be the fix.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 24 posts

My TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

February 20, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 101 posts

I really hope this trick works on my TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS.

February 21, 2025 Reply

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