[Solution] Key code not working on my Hercules 313 Starr

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Knightrider
Member since May 2023 • 104 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Hercules 313 Starr

Posted on April 02, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 03, 2025

Replies (5)

Platinumblonde
Member • 9 posts

Following along—same issue with my Hercules 313 Starr.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 8 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Hercules 313 Starrs?

April 04, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 43 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Hercules 313 Starr.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 11 posts

I have a 2011 Hercules 313 Starr, will this method work for that year?

April 06, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 113 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Hercules 313 Starr.

April 07, 2025 Reply

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