[Archived] Where can I get the key code for my Hero Electric Optima Plus Special?

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Gamemaster
Member since June 2023 • 62 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Hero Electric Optima Plus Special - help?

Posted on April 03, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Hero Electric Optima Plus Special. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 04, 2025

Replies (5)

Knightlight
Member • 71 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Hero Electric Optima Plus Special. Trying this instead.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 146 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Hero Electric Optima Plus Special as well.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 137 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Hero Electric Optima Plus Special won’t recognize the key.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 124 posts

Using this on my Hero Electric Optima Plus Special now. Hope it works.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 20 posts

I have the same Hero Electric Optima Plus Special and I'm also trying to find the key code.

April 08, 2025 Reply

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