[Recommended Fix] Where is the key code stored on a 2003 Honda Insight?

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Neontiger
Member since January 2022 • 99 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2003 Honda Insight

Posted on December 21, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 861 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Honda Insight. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 22, 2024

Replies (6)

Skywalker
Member • 111 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2003 Honda Insight too!

December 22, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 19 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 2003 Honda Insight. This looks promising.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 142 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2003 Honda Insight this hard?!

December 24, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 125 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2003 Honda Insight.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 87 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2003 Honda Insight.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 69 posts

Trying this out on my 2003 Honda Insight today—hoping it works.

December 27, 2024 Reply

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