[Success] 2016 Honda CR V LX security light flashing - won't start

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Platinumblonde
Member since August 2022 • 59 posts

How to get the factory key code for my 2016 Honda CR V LX to make keys?

Posted on January 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1771 posts

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

Posted on January 24, 2025

Replies (4)

Killerinst
Member • 29 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2016 Honda CR V LX.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 60 posts

Same issue here with my 2016 Honda CR V LX, let me know if it works.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 103 posts

I think my 2016 Honda CR V LX has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 150 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2016 Honda CR V LX. Huge thanks!

January 27, 2025 Reply

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