[Solved] Is the key programming code the same as the immobilizer code on a Honda CL500?

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Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Honda CL500?

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Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Honda CL500.

I’ve been locked out of my Honda CL500 all week. Hope this helps.

Been stuck with my Honda CL500 for weeks. This might be the fix.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Honda CL500.

Will this work if the Honda CL500 has an aftermarket alarm?

Got a dead key fob for my Honda CL500. Need the code badly.

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