[Confirmed] Does a 2010 2018 Honda HR V EX have a key code or just a PIN?

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Outlawjoe
Member since June 2022 • 114 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a 2018 Honda HR V EX for key programming?

Posted on August 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1997 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Honda HR V EX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 18, 2024

Replies (6)

Cosmokid
Member • 107 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2018 Honda HR V EX.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 143 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2018 Honda HR V EX owner.

August 19, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 20 posts

Trying this out on my 2018 Honda HR V EX today—hoping it works.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 41 posts

My 2018 Honda HR V EX refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Diana
Member • 117 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2018 Honda HR V EX, thanks for posting!

August 22, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 116 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2018 Honda HR V EX. Trying this instead.

August 23, 2024 Reply

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