[It Worked!] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to Honda SH125i Special

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Quicksilver
Member since August 2021 • 36 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Honda SH125i Special?

Posted on April 06, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda SH125i Special. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 07, 2025

Replies (4)

Mistermiyagi
Member • 52 posts

I have a 2011 Honda SH125i Special, will this method work for that year?

April 07, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 42 posts

Will this work for older Honda SH125i Specials? Mine's a 2009.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 81 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Honda SH125i Special's key code.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 56 posts

Trying this out on my Honda SH125i Special today—hoping it works.

April 10, 2025 Reply

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