[Recommended Fix] My Hercules 318 key code is missing - advice?

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Megabyte
Member since January 2022 • 74 posts

How can I obtain my Hercules 318's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on May 12, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 963 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Hercules 318. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 13, 2025

Replies (4)

Alphamale
Member • 85 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Hercules 318 before?

May 13, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 103 posts

I have a 2011 Hercules 318, will this method work for that year?

May 14, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 96 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Hercules 318.

May 15, 2025 Reply
Papasmurf
Member • 73 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Hercules 318.

May 16, 2025 Reply

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