[Solved] Hartford Fire X 320 won't start after battery swap - need transponder code?

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Unclesam
Member since September 2022 • 125 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Hartford Fire X 320?

Posted on March 09, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Hartford Fire X 320. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 10, 2025

Replies (3)

Warpspeed
Member • 119 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Hartford Fire X 320?

March 10, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 7 posts

My Hartford Fire X 320 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

March 11, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 115 posts

I’m not alone! My Hartford Fire X 320 is doing the same thing.

March 12, 2025 Reply

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