[Working] My HDM Sweet Years Summer 50 only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Iceberg
Member since March 2022 • 11 posts

Need my HDM Sweet Years Summer 50's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on December 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1030 posts

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Posted on December 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Goldeneye
Member • 116 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my HDM Sweet Years Summer 50, following this thread.

December 21, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 105 posts

My HDM Sweet Years Summer 50's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 116 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my HDM Sweet Years Summer 50!

December 23, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 44 posts

I have a 2011 HDM Sweet Years Summer 50, will this method work for that year?

December 24, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 86 posts

I really hope this trick works on my HDM Sweet Years Summer 50.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 61 posts

Really need the key code for my HDM Sweet Years Summer 50, thanks for sharing!

December 26, 2024 Reply

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