[Archived] Looking for help getting the transponder code for my 2018 Honda Odyssey

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Deltaforce
Member since December 2021 • 63 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2018 Honda Odyssey?

Posted on October 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1978 posts

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

Posted on October 18, 2024

Replies (6)

Neonlights
Member • 58 posts

Using this on my 2018 Honda Odyssey now. Hope it works.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 30 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2018 Honda Odyssey. Trying this now.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 45 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2018 Honda Odyssey won’t recognize the key.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 124 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2018 Honda Odyssey?

October 21, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 96 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2018 Honda Odyssey. This might do it.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 39 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2018 Honda Odyssey key issues!

October 23, 2024 Reply

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