[Issue Closed] Keyless entry fails on 2018 Honda Accord LX - immobilizer active?

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Yellowbird
Member since March 2023 • 111 posts

Need my 2018 Honda Accord LX's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on March 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Honda Accord LX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 06, 2025

Replies (6)

Yellowjacket
Member • 149 posts

My 2018 Honda Accord LX needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

March 06, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 92 posts

I have the same 2018 Honda Accord LX and I'm also trying to find the key code.

March 07, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 34 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2018 Honda Accord LX owner.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 81 posts

If this works for my 2018 Honda Accord LX, I owe you big time.

March 09, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 27 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2018 Honda Accord LX for a while.

March 10, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 66 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2018 Honda Accord LX.

March 11, 2025 Reply

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