[Success] Honda CR 80 R transponder chip missing - can I still start it?

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Kingkong
Member since January 2023 • 65 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Honda CR 80 R - where's the key code?

Posted on December 27, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda CR 80 R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 28, 2024

Replies (4)

Vortex22
Member • 54 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Honda CR 80 R, hope this helps.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 46 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Honda CR 80 R as well.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 84 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Honda CR 80 R!

December 30, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 46 posts

My Honda CR 80 R won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

December 31, 2024 Reply

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