[Archived] How do I tell if my HONDA CB 500 X uses a transponder?

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Kungfupanda
Member since November 2021 • 79 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my HONDA CB 500 X - help?

Posted on December 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Alphadog
Member • 60 posts

My HONDA CB 500 X has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

December 21, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 27 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a HONDA CB 500 X before?

December 22, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 133 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my HONDA CB 500 X!

December 23, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 90 posts

I’ve been locked out of my HONDA CB 500 X all week. Hope this helps.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 145 posts

Will this work if the HONDA CB 500 X has an aftermarket alarm?

December 25, 2024 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 85 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my HONDA CB 500 X.

December 26, 2024 Reply

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