[Closed] Locked out of my Bert Hopwood - don’t have the key code

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Knightlight
Member since August 2021 • 84 posts

Where's the key code stored on a Bert Hopwood for programming keys?

Posted on March 24, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1585 posts

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

Posted on March 25, 2025

Replies (6)

Lionheart
Member • 35 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Bert Hopwood.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 65 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Bert Hopwood.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 61 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Bert Hopwood.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 132 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Bert Hopwood won’t recognize the key.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 149 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Bert Hopwood. This might do it.

March 29, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 57 posts

My Bert Hopwood's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

March 30, 2025 Reply

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