[Confirmed Fix] Trying to program a new key for 2000 Honda Civic - code required?

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Frostbite
Member since May 2023 • 96 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 2000 Honda Civic?

Posted on March 31, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1329 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 Honda Civic. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 01, 2025

Replies (4)

Whiterabbit
Member • 134 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2000 Honda Civic as well.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 14 posts

Been stuck with my 2000 Honda Civic for weeks. This might be the fix.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 124 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2000 Honda Civic this hard?!

April 03, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 40 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2000 Honda Civic!

April 04, 2025 Reply

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