[Verified] Key cloning didn’t work - 2022 Honda Ridgeline still needs code

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Cosmicray
Member since October 2021 • 95 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2022 Honda Ridgeline

Posted on September 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1006 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2022 Honda Ridgeline. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 14, 2024

Replies (6)

Zerogravity
Member • 65 posts

Just what I needed! My 2022 Honda Ridgeline has been acting up lately.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 102 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2022 Honda Ridgeline?

September 15, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 15 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2022 Honda Ridgeline?

September 16, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 68 posts

My 2022 Honda Ridgeline's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 128 posts

I have a 2011 2022 Honda Ridgeline, will this method work for that year?

September 18, 2024 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 36 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2022 Honda Ridgeline—might work for mine too.

September 19, 2024 Reply

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