[Status: Resolved] Help needed - Hero Glamour Fi not recognizing replacement key

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Reddwarf
Member since July 2023 • 53 posts

Need my Hero Glamour Fi's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on August 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1935 posts

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

Posted on August 26, 2024

Replies (3)

Zerogravity
Member • 112 posts

My Hero Glamour Fi refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 138 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Hero Glamour Fi. Giving it a go myself.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 103 posts

Same problem on my Hero Glamour Fi. Watching for any working solutions.

August 28, 2024 Reply

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