[Solution] Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk keeps flashing 'key not recognized'

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Vectorx
Member since December 2022 • 123 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk for key programming?

Posted on October 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1019 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 08, 2024

Replies (5)

Alphamale
Member • 86 posts

Just what I needed! My Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk has been acting up lately.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 42 posts

My Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 120 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Megamind
Member • 83 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk too!

October 11, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 146 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk.

October 12, 2024 Reply

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