[Free Solution] Replacing immobilizer module on Honda Ape 50 - need to reprogram?

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Viperstrike
Member since April 2022 • 88 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my Honda Ape 50 for key programming?

Posted on August 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1311 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda Ape 50. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 23, 2024

Replies (5)

Jedimaster
Member • 14 posts

Same issue here with my Honda Ape 50, let me know if it works.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 67 posts

My Honda Ape 50's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 28 posts

Been stuck with my Honda Ape 50 for weeks. This might be the fix.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 76 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Honda Ape 50.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 20 posts

Really need the key code for my Honda Ape 50, thanks for sharing!

August 27, 2024 Reply

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