[Success] Key won’t work on my Honda Civic LX Coupe - is it the PIN code?

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Zombiehunt
Member since August 2023 • 108 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Honda Civic LX Coupe for making new keys?

Posted on February 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 591 posts

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

Posted on February 08, 2025

Replies (4)

Xfactor
Member • 98 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Honda Civic LX Coupe for days.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 39 posts

My Honda Civic LX Coupe is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 126 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Honda Civic LX Coupe.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 146 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Honda Civic LX Coupe, thanks for posting!

February 11, 2025 Reply

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