[Confirmed] 1995 Honda Civic Del Sol keeps flashing 'key not recognized'

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Knightlight
Member since April 2022 • 87 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 1995 Honda Civic Del Sol?

Posted on April 23, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1995 Honda Civic Del Sol. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 24, 2025

Replies (5)

Zerocool
Member • 96 posts

My 1995 Honda Civic Del Sol might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 37 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1995 Honda Civic Del Sol all week. Hope this helps.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 117 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1995 Honda Civic Del Sol, would this method still work?

April 26, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 55 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1995 Honda Civic Del Sol.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 15 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1995 Honda Civic Del Sols?

April 28, 2025 Reply

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