[Solved] 2016 Honda Civic EX won't start after battery swap - need transponder code?

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Omegaman
Member since August 2023 • 79 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my 2016 Honda Civic EX for key programming?

Posted on January 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1927 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Honda Civic EX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 16, 2025

Replies (5)

Pandaking
Member • 64 posts

Using this on my 2016 Honda Civic EX now. Hope it works.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Javaking
Member • 62 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2016 Honda Civic EX. Huge thanks!

January 17, 2025 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 149 posts

I think my 2016 Honda Civic EX has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 36 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2016 Honda Civic EX as well.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 38 posts

My 2016 Honda Civic EX's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

January 20, 2025 Reply

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