[Confirmed Fix] Dealer wants proof for Honda CL 400 key code - why?

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Vikingking
Member since December 2021 • 83 posts

Looking for my Honda CL 400's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on December 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1403 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda CL 400. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 06, 2024

Replies (5)

Yellowfin
Member • 98 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Honda CL 400.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 91 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Honda CL 400?

December 07, 2024 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 57 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Honda CL 400!

December 08, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 9 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Honda CL 400 too.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 107 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Honda CL 400. This looks promising.

December 10, 2024 Reply

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