[Issue Closed] Got new ECU and now 2004 Honda Civic wants key programming code

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Xenomorph
Member since February 2022 • 53 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 2004 Honda Civic keys?

Posted on March 28, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1714 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Honda Civic. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 29, 2025

Replies (3)

Jedimaster
Member • 33 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2004 Honda Civic too!

March 29, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 22 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2004 Honda Civic. Huge thanks!

March 30, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 17 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2004 Honda Civic. Thanks!

March 31, 2025 Reply

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