[Free Fix] Key code missing from manual for 2012 Honda CR Z

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Xenoking
Member since August 2021 • 86 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my 2012 Honda CR Z for key programming?

Posted on December 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 929 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Honda CR Z. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 24, 2024

Replies (6)

Supernova
Member • 24 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2012 Honda CR Z won’t recognize the key.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 149 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2012 Honda CR Z?

December 25, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 105 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2012 Honda CR Z, thanks for posting!

December 26, 2024 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 138 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2012 Honda CR Z.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 105 posts

My 2012 Honda CR Z's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

December 28, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 100 posts

Desperate to get my 2012 Honda CR Z running again. Trying this tonight.

December 29, 2024 Reply

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