[Archived] Honda ACX won’t accept new key - transponder issue?

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Omegared
Member since November 2021 • 103 posts

Looking for my Honda ACX's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on May 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1686 posts

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

Posted on May 11, 2025

Replies (6)

Quantumleap
Member • 138 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Honda ACX.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 49 posts

Does this method work for the Honda ACX models from 2010 onward?

May 12, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 128 posts

Will this work for older Honda ACXs? Mine's a 2009.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 106 posts

Using this on my Honda ACX now. Hope it works.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 99 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Honda ACX, thanks for posting!

May 15, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 82 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Honda ACX?

May 16, 2025 Reply

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