[Completed] Need to clone a key for 2004 Honda Element - but no code

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Where can I locate the key code to program a 2004 Honda Element key?

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

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2004 Honda Element.

Using this on my 2004 Honda Element now. Hope it works.

Appreciate any advice—my 2004 Honda Element won’t recognize the key.

Finally, something that might help with my 2004 Honda Element's key code issue!

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