[Status: Resolved] My Hartford VR125Z came with no key card - how do I get the code?

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Rocketman
Member since February 2023 • 71 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Hartford VR125Z?

Posted on March 31, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Hartford VR125Z. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 01, 2025

Replies (6)

Gizmoguy
Member • 104 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Hartford VR125Z, following this thread.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 12 posts

Using this on my Hartford VR125Z now. Hope it works.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 83 posts

I have the same Hartford VR125Z and I'm also trying to find the key code.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 138 posts

Trying this out on my Hartford VR125Z today—hoping it works.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 43 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Hartford VR125Z.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 116 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Hartford VR125Z.

April 06, 2025 Reply

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