[Success] Online dealer key code request for 2018 Honda Civic EX T

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Where's the key code stored in my 2018 Honda Civic EX T for key programming?

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Struggling with the same issue on my 2018 Honda Civic EX T, following this thread.

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2018 Honda Civic EX T. Trying this now.

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2018 Honda Civic EX T?

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2018 Honda Civic EX T. Trying this instead.

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