[Closed] Aftermarket solutions when Honda CRF 450 R key code lost

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Whitenoise
Member since December 2021 • 57 posts

Looking for my Honda CRF 450 R's factory key code to program a key

Posted on September 28, 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 450 R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 29, 2024

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Invisible
Member • 76 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Honda CRF 450 R. Thanks!

September 29, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 126 posts

Been stuck with my Honda CRF 450 R for weeks. This might be the fix.

September 30, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 36 posts

Desperate to get my Honda CRF 450 R running again. Trying this tonight.

October 01, 2024 Reply

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