[Solution] Quickest way to get key code for 1996 Honda del Sol

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Yellowbird
Member since November 2021 • 59 posts

Need my 1996 Honda del Sol's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on March 13, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 848 posts

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

Posted on March 14, 2025

Replies (5)

Hotshot
Member • 54 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1996 Honda del Sol.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 114 posts

Been here before with my 1996 Honda del Sol. Let’s see if this one works.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 11 posts

My 1996 Honda del Sol has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

March 16, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 116 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1996 Honda del Sol.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 39 posts

Trying this out on my 1996 Honda del Sol today—hoping it works.

March 18, 2025 Reply

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