[Confirmed Fix] Bought a replacement key - now Honda CMX500A won’t turn over

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Pandaking
Member since March 2022 • 85 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Honda CMX500A key fob?

Posted on October 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1099 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda CMX500A. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 14, 2024

Replies (3)

Haloeffect
Member • 92 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Honda CMX500A. Need the code badly.

October 14, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 58 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Honda CMX500A's key code issue!

October 15, 2024 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 20 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Honda CMX500A. Thanks!

October 16, 2024 Reply

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