[Solved] Code card lost - 1993 Honda Prelude won't accept new key

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Xenoking
Member since September 2021 • 36 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 1993 Honda Prelude?

Posted on March 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1993 Honda Prelude. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 16, 2025

Replies (3)

Alphaomega
Member • 81 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 1993 Honda Prelude. Giving it a go myself.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 47 posts

This thread might save my 1993 Honda Prelude. Thanks everyone!

March 17, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 30 posts

Will this work for older 1993 Honda Preludes? Mine's a 2009.

March 18, 2025 Reply

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