[Recommended Fix] TVS Apache immobilizer module mismatch - how to fix?

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Jazzcat
Member since March 2022 • 39 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my TVS Apache

Posted on March 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 984 posts

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

Posted on March 18, 2025

Replies (6)

Vikingking
Member • 107 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the TVS Apache?

March 18, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 122 posts

Got a dead key fob for my TVS Apache. Need the code badly.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 59 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my TVS Apache.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 75 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my TVS Apache.

March 21, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 43 posts

I need this so bad for my TVS Apache. Subscribed!

March 22, 2025 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 120 posts

My TVS Apache just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

March 23, 2025 Reply

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