[Free Tool] Trying to match new key to 1996 Honda Odyssey ECU - stuck

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Karmapolice
Member since January 2023 • 55 posts

Need my 1996 Honda Odyssey's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on January 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1938 posts

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

Posted on January 15, 2025

Replies (6)

Icedragon
Member • 85 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 1996 Honda Odyssey's key code issue!

January 15, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 17 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 1996 Honda Odyssey. Trying this now.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 97 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1996 Honda Odyssey. Thanks!

January 17, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 31 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1996 Honda Odyssey.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 111 posts

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

January 19, 2025 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 141 posts

Saved me from towing my 1996 Honda Odyssey. Thanks!

January 20, 2025 Reply

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