[Archived] HM CRE 50 Baja key code lookup - what info do I need?

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Killerinst
Member since February 2022 • 99 posts

Where's the key code stored on a HM CRE 50 Baja for programming keys?

Posted on February 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 975 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the HM CRE 50 Baja. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 23, 2025

Replies (5)

Alphacent
Member • 108 posts

My HM CRE 50 Baja won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 42 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a HM CRE 50 Baja before?

February 24, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 133 posts

I need this so bad for my HM CRE 50 Baja. Subscribed!

February 25, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 123 posts

Trying to figure this out for my HM CRE 50 Baja too!

February 26, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 99 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a HM CRE 50 Baja?

February 27, 2025 Reply

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