[Update] Key code needed for Honda IMAS with custom ignition

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Electric
Member since October 2022 • 11 posts

Need my Honda IMAS's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on May 19, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1577 posts

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

Posted on May 20, 2025

Replies (6)

Laserfocus
Member • 80 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Honda IMAS as well.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 125 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Honda IMAS.

May 21, 2025 Reply
Megamind
Member • 140 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Honda IMAS this hard?!

May 22, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 88 posts

My Honda IMAS has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

May 23, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 81 posts

Using this on my Honda IMAS now. Hope it works.

May 24, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 38 posts

Anyone try this on a Honda IMAS with push-button start?

May 25, 2025 Reply

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