[Resolved] Lost master key for Honda CT90 - how to recover programming code?

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Darkhorse
Member since December 2021 • 56 posts

Where's the key code stored in my Honda CT90 for key programming?

Posted on May 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1888 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda CT90. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 04, 2025

Replies (6)

Killerbee
Member • 113 posts

I tried this with my Honda CT90 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

May 04, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 6 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Honda CT90.

May 05, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 11 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Honda CT90.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 40 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Honda CT90 for a while.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 76 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Honda CT90?

May 08, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 20 posts

I’m not alone! My Honda CT90 is doing the same thing.

May 09, 2025 Reply

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