[Resolved] Trying to revive old Honda Civic LX Sedan - no key code available

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Orangecrush
Member since December 2022 • 31 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Honda Civic LX Sedan

Posted on December 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 545 posts

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

Posted on December 12, 2024

Replies (4)

Electric
Member • 74 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Honda Civic LX Sedan, hope this helps.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 25 posts

Was about to tow my Honda Civic LX Sedan. Let me try this first.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 28 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Honda Civic LX Sedan all week. Hope this helps.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 122 posts

Trying this out on my Honda Civic LX Sedan today—hoping it works.

December 15, 2024 Reply

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