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

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Neondream
Member since June 2022 • 16 posts

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

Posted on January 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1520 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2009 Hummer H3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 22, 2025

Replies (6)

Timelord
Member • 92 posts

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

January 22, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 23 posts

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

January 23, 2025 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 95 posts

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

January 24, 2025 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 103 posts

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

January 25, 2025 Reply
Frank
Member • 89 posts

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

January 26, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 54 posts

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

January 27, 2025 Reply

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