[Fixed] Help! My Honda CLR is stuck in anti-theft mode

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

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Does this method work for the Honda CLR models from 2010 onward?

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Honda CLR.

My Honda CLR needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

Good luck to everyone dealing with Honda CLR key issues!

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Honda CLR key code too.

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