[Status: Resolved] Bought a replacement key - now HONDA GOLDWING GL 1100 won’t turn over

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Zombiehunt
Member since January 2023 • 130 posts

How to get my HONDA GOLDWING GL 1100's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on May 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1966 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the HONDA GOLDWING GL 1100. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 18, 2025

Replies (4)

Hotwheels
Member • 77 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 HONDA GOLDWING GL 1100?

May 18, 2025 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 89 posts

I’m in the same boat with my HONDA GOLDWING GL 1100. This looks promising.

May 19, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 10 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my HONDA GOLDWING GL 1100.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 47 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out HONDA GOLDWING GL 1100.

May 21, 2025 Reply

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