[Solution] My Honda CRF80F says ‘Code Error’ on dash - what’s wrong?

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Zerogravity
Member since November 2021 • 19 posts

Need my Honda CRF80F's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on October 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 536 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda CRF80F. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 31, 2024

Replies (5)

Firestarter
Member • 42 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Honda CRF80F. Giving it a go myself.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 109 posts

My Honda CRF80F just blinks. I think this might fix it.

November 01, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 38 posts

My Honda CRF80F has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

November 02, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 103 posts

Using this on my Honda CRF80F now. Hope it works.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 126 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Honda CRF80F this weekend.

November 04, 2024 Reply

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