[Status: Resolved] Locked out of my 2005 Honda Element EX, need key code fast

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Betatest
Member since January 2023 • 142 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2005 Honda Element EX?

Posted on August 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2005 Honda Element EX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 13, 2024

Replies (6)

Wildcard
Member • 28 posts

Been here before with my 2005 Honda Element EX. Let’s see if this one works.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 43 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2005 Honda Element EX—might work for mine too.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 8 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2005 Honda Element EX won’t recognize the key.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 129 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2005 Honda Element EX too!

August 16, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 22 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2005 Honda Element EX. Need the code badly.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 141 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2005 Honda Element EX.

August 18, 2024 Reply

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