[Confirmed] Aftermarket key needs code for 1996 Honda Accord

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Bluemoon
Member since April 2022 • 90 posts

Looking for my 1996 Honda Accord's key code to program a new key

Posted on February 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 514 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Honda Accord. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 11, 2025

Replies (5)

Redalert
Member • 47 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 1996 Honda Accord owner.

February 11, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 99 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 1996 Honda Accord owner.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Icecold
Member • 99 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 1996 Honda Accord key issue.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 141 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 1996 Honda Accord—might work for mine too.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 146 posts

Same issue here with my 1996 Honda Accord, let me know if it works.

February 15, 2025 Reply

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