[Closed] Where's the key code stored on a Honda CR 250 for programming keys?

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Darkangel
Member since April 2022 • 134 posts

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

Posted on August 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1226 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda CR 250. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 12, 2024

Replies (5)

Zombiehunt
Member • 116 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Honda CR 250.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 22 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Honda CR 250.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 84 posts

My Honda CR 250 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 5 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Honda CR 250—might work for mine too.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 135 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Honda CR 250—need the code first.

August 16, 2024 Reply

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