[Status: Resolved] Honda FT 500 won’t start after replacing key - what code do I need?

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Knightlight
Member since October 2021 • 26 posts

Looking for my Honda FT 500's key code to program a new key

Posted on October 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1640 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda FT 500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Techwiz
Member • 41 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Honda FT 500 won’t recognize the key.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 104 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Honda FT 500.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 96 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Honda FT 500 for a while.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 45 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Honda FT 500.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 101 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Honda FT 500 too.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Diana
Member • 141 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Honda FT 500. Huge thanks!

October 09, 2024 Reply

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