[Solution] 1993 Honda Civic is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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Ghostrider
Member since July 2023 • 111 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 1993 Honda Civic?

Posted on November 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 574 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1993 Honda Civic. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 26, 2024

Replies (5)

Whitenoise
Member • 88 posts

I have the same 1993 Honda Civic and I'm also trying to find the key code.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 148 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 1993 Honda Civic too.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 45 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1993 Honda Civic.

November 28, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 103 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1993 Honda Civic before?

November 29, 2024 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 133 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1993 Honda Civic.

November 30, 2024 Reply

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