[It Worked!] Dealer charging too much for Honda HRV EX SUV key code

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Darkknight
Member since June 2023 • 21 posts

Looking for my Honda HRV EX SUV's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on September 27, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 590 posts

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

Posted on September 28, 2024

Replies (6)

Alphamale
Member • 145 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Honda HRV EX SUV won’t recognize the key.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Electric
Member • 132 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Honda HRV EX SUV.

September 29, 2024 Reply
Icecold
Member • 70 posts

This thread might save my Honda HRV EX SUV. Thanks everyone!

September 30, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 17 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Honda HRV EX SUV.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 50 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Honda HRV EX SUV. Thanks!

October 02, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 119 posts

My Honda HRV EX SUV needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

October 03, 2024 Reply

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