[Verified] Stuck programming my 2004 Honda S2000 key - missing vital code

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Yankeezulu
Member since September 2022 • 12 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 2004 Honda S2000 - where's the key code?

Posted on January 04, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Honda S2000. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 05, 2025

Replies (4)

Xenowarrior
Member • 119 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2004 Honda S2000 as well.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 84 posts

My 2004 Honda S2000 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 115 posts

Been here before with my 2004 Honda S2000. Let’s see if this one works.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 131 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2004 Honda S2000's key code.

January 08, 2025 Reply

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