[Issue Closed] Anyone know how to get the key code for a 1970 Honda Z50?

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Captainkirk
Member since April 2022 • 145 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 1970 Honda Z50?

Posted on December 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 622 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1970 Honda Z50. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 09, 2024

Replies (5)

Jumpman
Member • 132 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1970 Honda Z50.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 72 posts

My 1970 Honda Z50 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 20 posts

If this works for my 1970 Honda Z50, I owe you big time.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 124 posts

Was about to give up on my 1970 Honda Z50, but this gives me hope.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 108 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1970 Honda Z50.

December 13, 2024 Reply

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