[Resolved] Where can I locate the key code to program a Honda CM 250 C key?

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Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Honda CM 250 C?

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Been stuck with my Honda CM 250 C for weeks. This might be the fix.

My Honda CM 250 C's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Honda CM 250 C this weekend.

Will this work for older Honda CM 250 Cs? Mine's a 2009.

Trying this on my Honda CM 250 C later. Will report back.

Just checking in to say this helped with my Honda CM 250 C. Thanks!

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