[Issue Closed] Hercules K 125 S asking for transponder verification - what’s that?

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Thunderbolt
Member since June 2023 • 139 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Hercules K 125 S?

Posted on December 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1988 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Hercules K 125 S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 06, 2024

Replies (6)

Frostbite
Member • 9 posts

Using this on my Hercules K 125 S now. Hope it works.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 77 posts

Really need the key code for my Hercules K 125 S, thanks for sharing!

December 07, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 123 posts

I have a 2011 Hercules K 125 S, will this method work for that year?

December 08, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 57 posts

Desperate to get my Hercules K 125 S running again. Trying this tonight.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 93 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Hercules K 125 S. This looks promising.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 43 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Hercules K 125 S!

December 11, 2024 Reply

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