[Verified] Help needed - Chevrolet HHR FWD not recognizing replacement key

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Hotwheels
Member since February 2022 • 63 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Chevrolet HHR FWD to program a key?

Posted on August 13, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Chevrolet HHR FWD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 14, 2024

Replies (3)

Purplerain
Member • 59 posts

My Chevrolet HHR FWD's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

August 14, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 118 posts

Trying this out on my Chevrolet HHR FWD today—hoping it works.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 106 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Chevrolet HHR FWD—need the code first.

August 16, 2024 Reply

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