[Verified] My 2010 Honda RTL fob is dead - can’t find transponder code

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Vortexx
Member since April 2022 • 78 posts

How can I retrieve my 2010 Honda RTL's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on September 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 880 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2010 Honda RTL. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 17, 2024

Replies (5)

Alphamax
Member • 10 posts

My 2010 Honda RTL's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 122 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2010 Honda RTL.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 74 posts

Anyone try this on a 2010 Honda RTL with push-button start?

September 19, 2024 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 139 posts

Desperate to get my 2010 Honda RTL running again. Trying this tonight.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 79 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2010 Honda RTL.

September 21, 2024 Reply

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