[Free Solution] Honda HRV AWD won’t respond to key fob - immobilizer problem?

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Karmapolice
Member since August 2021 • 142 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Honda HRV AWD to make a spare key?

Posted on April 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1509 posts

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

Posted on April 23, 2025

Replies (6)

Megabyte
Member • 81 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Honda HRV AWD all week. Hope this helps.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 80 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Honda HRV AWD. Huge thanks!

April 24, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 22 posts

My Honda HRV AWD's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 142 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Honda HRV AWD.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 62 posts

Been stuck with my Honda HRV AWD for weeks. This might be the fix.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Megamind
Member • 21 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Honda HRV AWD. This might do it.

April 28, 2025 Reply

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