[Confirmed] Replaced steering column, now 2017 Honda Odyssey won’t start - code?

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Eagleeye
Member since March 2022 • 109 posts

How can I access my 2017 Honda Odyssey's key code to program new keys?

Posted on October 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1329 posts

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

Posted on October 17, 2024

Replies (5)

Lasertag
Member • 41 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2017 Honda Odyssey. Thanks!

October 17, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 145 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2017 Honda Odyssey?

October 18, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 119 posts

Does this method work for the 2017 Honda Odyssey models from 2010 onward?

October 19, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 118 posts

Following this for my 2017 Honda Odyssey. Please update if it works!

October 20, 2024 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 116 posts

Using this on my 2017 Honda Odyssey now. Hope it works.

October 21, 2024 Reply

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