[Archived] Does warranty cover key code cost for 2012 Honda Civic EX L?

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How can I retrieve my 2012 Honda Civic EX L's key code to make a spare key?

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Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2012 Honda Civic EX L!

Following along—same issue with my 2012 Honda Civic EX L.

My 2012 Honda Civic EX L is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

This might finally help me unlock my 2012 Honda Civic EX L's key code.

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2012 Honda Civic EX Ls?

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