[Solved] HONDA SHADOW VT 600 only starts with master key - no code for new one

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Dragonfly
Member since May 2023 • 62 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my HONDA SHADOW VT 600

Posted on January 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 29, 2025

Replies (4)

Bob
Member • 49 posts

My HONDA SHADOW VT 600 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

January 29, 2025 Reply
Betatest
Member • 92 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 HONDA SHADOW VT 600?

January 30, 2025 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 129 posts

Saved me from towing my HONDA SHADOW VT 600. Thanks!

January 31, 2025 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 68 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 HONDA SHADOW VT 600.

February 01, 2025 Reply

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