[Free Solution] Dealer wants $200 for 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Base PIN - other options?

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Wizardoz
Member since January 2023 • 42 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Base - where's the key code?

Posted on April 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1425 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Base. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 17, 2025

Replies (6)

Electricslide
Member • 106 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Base. Giving it a go myself.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 65 posts

Trying this on my 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Base later. Will report back.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 54 posts

Really need the key code for my 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Base, thanks for sharing!

April 19, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 148 posts

I have a 2011 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Base, will this method work for that year?

April 20, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 40 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Base's key code.

April 21, 2025 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 20 posts

Key code problems with my 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Base as well. Subscribed!

April 22, 2025 Reply

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