[Completed] Key programming failed on my Honda RC 51 RTV 1000 - need code

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Hyperlink
Member since August 2022 • 10 posts

How can I retrieve my Honda RC 51 RTV 1000's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on January 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1985 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda RC 51 RTV 1000. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 08, 2025

Replies (4)

Yellowfin
Member • 140 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Honda RC 51 RTV 1000—might work for mine too.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 132 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Honda RC 51 RTV 1000s?

January 09, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 93 posts

Been here before with my Honda RC 51 RTV 1000. Let’s see if this one works.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 23 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Honda RC 51 RTV 1000—need the code first.

January 11, 2025 Reply

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