[Method] Got blank key for Honda Hornet from eBay - no code

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Looking for my Honda Hornet's key code to program a new key fob

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Trying this on my Honda Hornet later. Will report back.

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Honda Hornet.

I’m in the same boat with my Honda Hornet. This looks promising.

If this works for my Honda Hornet, I owe you big time.

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Honda Hornets?

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Honda Hornet.

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