[Closed] Any success recovering lost code from old TVS XL HD keys?

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Pandaexpress
Member since September 2022 • 59 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a TVS XL HD key fob?

Posted on April 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1299 posts

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

Posted on April 17, 2025

Replies (4)

Yankeezulu
Member • 26 posts

My TVS XL HD refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 53 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my TVS XL HD for a while.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 121 posts

Will this work for older TVS XL HDs? Mine's a 2009.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 21 posts

Worked for someone with a TVS XL HD? Need to hear it!

April 20, 2025 Reply

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