[Answered] Honda C72 won’t start after replacing key - what code do I need?

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Darthvader
Member since January 2022 • 123 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Honda C72

Posted on March 06, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 07, 2025

Replies (5)

Betamax
Member • 24 posts

Worked for someone with a Honda C72? Need to hear it!

March 07, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 65 posts

Desperate to get my Honda C72 running again. Trying this tonight.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 19 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Honda C72, hope someone can help.

March 09, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 30 posts

My Honda C72 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

March 10, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 39 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Honda C72. Need the code badly.

March 11, 2025 Reply

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