[It Worked!] Is the ignition lock coded separately in Honda CRF 230 L?

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Irongiant
Member since January 2023 • 91 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Honda CRF 230 L

Posted on November 24, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda CRF 230 L. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 25, 2024

Replies (4)

Easymoney
Member • 125 posts

Will this work for older Honda CRF 230 Ls? Mine's a 2009.

November 25, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 149 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Honda CRF 230 L.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 125 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Honda CRF 230 L. Giving it a go myself.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 83 posts

Following this for my Honda CRF 230 L. Please update if it works!

November 28, 2024 Reply

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