[Confirmed Fix] 1997 Honda CR V immobilizer active - how do I reset it?

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Quicksilver
Member since January 2022 • 102 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 1997 Honda CR V

Posted on September 14, 2024
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Posted on September 15, 2024

Replies (3)

Techlord
Member • 76 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1997 Honda CR V won’t recognize the key.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 83 posts

Been stuck with my 1997 Honda CR V for weeks. This might be the fix.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 26 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 1997 Honda CR V, hope someone can help.

September 17, 2024 Reply

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