[Closed] Dealer charging $250 for Honda CA 125 Rebel code - alternatives?

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Zombieslayer
Member since May 2022 • 46 posts

Looking for my Honda CA 125 Rebel's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on October 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 539 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda CA 125 Rebel. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 11, 2024

Replies (6)

Quantumfizz
Member • 88 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Honda CA 125 Rebel's key code.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 85 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Honda CA 125 Rebel's key code.

October 12, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 11 posts

My Honda CA 125 Rebel won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

October 13, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 36 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Honda CA 125 Rebel.

October 14, 2024 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 132 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Honda CA 125 Rebel. Need the code badly.

October 15, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 62 posts

My Honda CA 125 Rebel refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 16, 2024 Reply

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