[Solved] Code card missing from my Honda CB250, stuck now

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Alphamale
Member since November 2022 • 102 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Honda CB250

Posted on September 19, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 20, 2024

Replies (5)

Highvoltage
Member • 72 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Honda CB250 all week. Hope this helps.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 21 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Honda CB250 this weekend.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 48 posts

Same problem on my Honda CB250. Watching for any working solutions.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 82 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Honda CB250.

September 23, 2024 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 135 posts

My Honda CB250 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

September 24, 2024 Reply

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