[Recommended Fix] VIN-based key code for Honda CD 185 TWIN - is it reliable?

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Titanium
Member since June 2022 • 119 posts

Need my Honda CD 185 TWIN's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1884 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda CD 185 TWIN. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 24, 2025

Replies (4)

Neondream
Member • 135 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Honda CD 185 TWIN owner.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 138 posts

I’m not alone! My Honda CD 185 TWIN is doing the same thing.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 76 posts

Been stuck with my Honda CD 185 TWIN for weeks. This might be the fix.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 146 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Honda CD 185 TWIN as well.

January 27, 2025 Reply

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