[Solved] Any success recovering lost code from old 2009 Hummer H3 keys?

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Where's the key code located to program keys for my 2009 Hummer H3?

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Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2009 Hummer H3.

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2009 Hummer H3.

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2009 Hummer H3.

Appreciate any advice—my 2009 Hummer H3 won’t recognize the key.

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2009 Hummer H3?

Appreciate any advice—my 2009 Hummer H3 won’t recognize the key.

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