[Fixed] Bought a secondhand 2016 Honda Civic GRC, PIN code missing

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Xfactor
Member since January 2022 • 106 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2016 Honda Civic GRC

Posted on March 14, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Honda Civic GRC. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 15, 2025

Replies (5)

Crazycat
Member • 143 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 2016 Honda Civic GRC. This is a lifesaver.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 139 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2016 Honda Civic GRC, thanks for posting!

March 16, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 13 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2016 Honda Civic GRC.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 114 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2016 Honda Civic GRC.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 107 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2016 Honda Civic GRC—might work for mine too.

March 19, 2025 Reply

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