[Solution] Ignition won’t turn - is my Honda CRE500 asking for a code?

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Younggun
Member since July 2023 • 147 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Honda CRE500 key?

Posted on September 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 718 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda CRE500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 07, 2024

Replies (4)

Laserbeam
Member • 110 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Honda CRE500—might work for mine too.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 51 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Honda CRE500's key code.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 134 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Honda CRE500.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 131 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Honda CRE500's key code issue!

September 10, 2024 Reply

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