[Status: Resolved] Dealer charging $150 for Honda Civic EXL Coupe key code - alternatives?

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Laserfocus
Member since October 2022 • 140 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Honda Civic EXL Coupe

Posted on April 30, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 585 posts

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

Posted on May 01, 2025

Replies (6)

Neonlights
Member • 7 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Honda Civic EXL Coupe for a while.

May 01, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 25 posts

Key code problems with my Honda Civic EXL Coupe as well. Subscribed!

May 02, 2025 Reply
Superfly
Member • 103 posts

My Honda Civic EXL Coupe's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

May 03, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 88 posts

Trying this out on my Honda Civic EXL Coupe today—hoping it works.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 147 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Honda Civic EXL Coupes?

May 05, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 128 posts

My Honda Civic EXL Coupe might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

May 06, 2025 Reply

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