[Success] VIN decoder for 1998 Honda Prelude key or PIN code?

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Hyperlink
Member since April 2023 • 127 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 1998 Honda Prelude?

Posted on May 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1613 posts

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

Posted on May 04, 2025

Replies (3)

Omegadog
Member • 65 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 1998 Honda Prelude's key code issue!

May 04, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 86 posts

Trying this out on my 1998 Honda Prelude today—hoping it works.

May 05, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 103 posts

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

May 06, 2025 Reply

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