[Status: Resolved] Need key code after battery died in Hercules K 125

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Cyberninja
Member since June 2022 • 52 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Hercules K 125 - where's the key code?

Posted on November 15, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Hercules K 125. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 16, 2024

Replies (6)

Knightrider
Member • 45 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Hercules K 125.

November 16, 2024 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 112 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Hercules K 125 before?

November 17, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 53 posts

My Hercules K 125 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

November 18, 2024 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 111 posts

I have the same Hercules K 125 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

November 19, 2024 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 90 posts

My Hercules K 125 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

November 20, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 38 posts

This thread might save my Hercules K 125. Thanks everyone!

November 21, 2024 Reply

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