[Verified] Getting key code for HONDA CB500 with keyless entry

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Lightspeed
Member since July 2022 • 32 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a HONDA CB500 key fob?

Posted on May 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the HONDA CB500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 17, 2025

Replies (6)

Xrayspecs
Member • 150 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out HONDA CB500.

May 17, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 134 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my HONDA CB500.

May 18, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 29 posts

I need this so bad for my HONDA CB500. Subscribed!

May 19, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 113 posts

Worked on my cousin’s HONDA CB500—might work for mine too.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 61 posts

Key code problems with my HONDA CB500 as well. Subscribed!

May 21, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 19 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my HONDA CB500 for a while.

May 22, 2025 Reply

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