[Verified] Dealer charging too much for Honda Accord Sport Touring key code

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Need the key code to program a new key for my Honda Accord Sport Touring - help?

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Trying this on my Honda Accord Sport Touring later. Will report back.

If this works for my Honda Accord Sport Touring, I owe you big time.

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Honda Accord Sport Touring. Trying this now.

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Honda Accord Sport Touring.

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