[Success] Is the key programming code the same as the immobilizer code on a Honda FourTrax Recon ES?

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How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Honda FourTrax Recon ES?

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Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Honda FourTrax Recon ES.

I have the same Honda FourTrax Recon ES and I'm also trying to find the key code.

Just checking in to say this helped with my Honda FourTrax Recon ES. Thanks!

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Honda FourTrax Recon ES for days.

My Honda FourTrax Recon ES just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

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