[Solution] Just changed battery, now 1994 Honda Prelude asks for a PIN code

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Byteme
Member since July 2022 • 115 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 1994 Honda Prelude?

Posted on August 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 Honda Prelude. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 06, 2024

Replies (4)

Zombiehunt
Member • 52 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1994 Honda Prelude before?

August 06, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 54 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1994 Honda Prelude.

August 07, 2024 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 94 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1994 Honda Prelude?

August 08, 2024 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 7 posts

I’m not alone! My 1994 Honda Prelude is doing the same thing.

August 09, 2024 Reply

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