[Closed] How do I know if my 1998 Honda Accord LX has an immobilizer?

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Laughingman
Member since September 2021 • 66 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 1998 Honda Accord LX to program a key?

Posted on August 28, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 29, 2024

Replies (3)

Wildcard
Member • 29 posts

I’m not alone! My 1998 Honda Accord LX is doing the same thing.

August 29, 2024 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 88 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1998 Honda Accord LX.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 46 posts

My 1998 Honda Accord LX just blinks. I think this might fix it.

August 31, 2024 Reply

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