[Resolved] Help! I need the key code for my 2003 Honda CR V

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Rustyshack
Member since February 2022 • 75 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2003 Honda CR V

Posted on March 23, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 24, 2025

Replies (6)

Captainkirk
Member • 126 posts

Just what I needed! My 2003 Honda CR V has been acting up lately.

March 24, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 12 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2003 Honda CR V.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 40 posts

Been here before with my 2003 Honda CR V. Let’s see if this one works.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 32 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2003 Honda CR V key issue.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 67 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2003 Honda CR V.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 50 posts

My 2003 Honda CR V's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

March 29, 2025 Reply

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