[Confirmed Fix] Do you need a code when changing BCM in 1998 Honda Civic?

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Killerinst
Member since April 2023 • 94 posts

Looking for my 1998 Honda Civic's factory key code to program a key

Posted on October 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1808 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Honda Civic. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 09, 2024

Replies (5)

Diana
Member • 48 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1998 Honda Civic won’t recognize the key.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 27 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1998 Honda Civic.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 147 posts

Desperate to get my 1998 Honda Civic running again. Trying this tonight.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 71 posts

My 1998 Honda Civic refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 12, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 38 posts

Same issue here with my 1998 Honda Civic, let me know if it works.

October 13, 2024 Reply

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