[Issue Closed] Honda GL 500 Silver Wing won’t accept new key - transponder issue?

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Xenonflash
Member since May 2023 • 130 posts

How can I retrieve my Honda GL 500 Silver Wing's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on February 04, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda GL 500 Silver Wing. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 05, 2025

Replies (3)

Orangesoda
Member • 150 posts

Same issue here with my Honda GL 500 Silver Wing, let me know if it works.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 139 posts

I have the same Honda GL 500 Silver Wing and I'm also trying to find the key code.

February 06, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 114 posts

Just what I needed! My Honda GL 500 Silver Wing has been acting up lately.

February 07, 2025 Reply

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