[Resolved] Ignition won’t engage on Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan - missing PIN?

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How can I retrieve my Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan's key code to make a spare key?

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I have the same Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan and I'm also trying to find the key code.

Trying this on my Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan later. Will report back.

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Honda Civic Hybrid Sedans?

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan.

Really hoping this unlocks my Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan's mystery code.

Using this on my Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan now. Hope it works.

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