[Completed] Bought used 1999 Honda Prelude - transponder code missing

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Bluesteel
Member since July 2022 • 122 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 1999 Honda Prelude to program a key?

Posted on January 25, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 Honda Prelude. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 26, 2025

Replies (3)

Alphamax
Member • 16 posts

My 1999 Honda Prelude's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Supernova
Member • 98 posts

My 1999 Honda Prelude's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

January 27, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 49 posts

This just might solve my 1999 Honda Prelude's ignition issue.

January 28, 2025 Reply

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