[Solution] Dealer charging $250 for Honda CRF250M code - alternatives?

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Thunderbolt
Member since September 2022 • 110 posts

Looking for my Honda CRF250M's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on December 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 827 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda CRF250M. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 25, 2024

Replies (3)

Karmapolice
Member • 76 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Honda CRF250M.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 143 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Honda CRF250M.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 47 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Honda CRF250M.

December 27, 2024 Reply

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