[Solved] Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing not accepting cloned key - code problem?

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Neondream
Member since October 2021 • 114 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing keys?

Posted on February 06, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 986 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 07, 2025

Replies (5)

Bluemoon
Member • 45 posts

My Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

February 07, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 36 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 71 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing. This might do it.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 46 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing won’t recognize the key.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 16 posts

Been here before with my Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing. Let’s see if this one works.

February 11, 2025 Reply

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