[Working] 2021 Honda Insight 4 door won't accept new key - transponder issue?

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Ironman
Member since October 2021 • 77 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2021 Honda Insight 4 door for key programming?

Posted on October 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1270 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2021 Honda Insight 4 door. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 25, 2024

Replies (5)

Wildcard
Member • 97 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2021 Honda Insight 4 door. Need the code badly.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 129 posts

Just tried this on my 2021 Honda Insight 4 door—anyone else have success?

October 26, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 75 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2021 Honda Insight 4 door key code too.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 58 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2021 Honda Insight 4 door.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 61 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2021 Honda Insight 4 door.

October 29, 2024 Reply

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