[Status: Resolved] Key code missing from manual for Honda CB 600 S Hornet

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Quantumflux
Member since March 2023 • 29 posts

How to get the factory key code for my Honda CB 600 S Hornet to make keys?

Posted on September 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 620 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda CB 600 S Hornet. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 18, 2024

Replies (6)

Matrixfan
Member • 66 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Honda CB 600 S Hornet. Huge thanks!

September 18, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 23 posts

Key code problems with my Honda CB 600 S Hornet as well. Subscribed!

September 19, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 60 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Honda CB 600 S Hornet.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 112 posts

Just what I needed! My Honda CB 600 S Hornet has been acting up lately.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 129 posts

Was about to give up on my Honda CB 600 S Hornet, but this gives me hope.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 102 posts

Really need the key code for my Honda CB 600 S Hornet, thanks for sharing!

September 23, 2024 Reply

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