[Archived] I need to recover my Honda Civic's key code

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How can I obtain my Honda Civic's key code to program a spare key?

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Worked for someone with a Honda Civic? Need to hear it!

My Honda Civic has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Honda Civic. Trying this instead.

My Honda Civic refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

My mechanic said this might help with my Honda Civic key issue.

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