[Confirmed] Ignition won’t engage on Honda SMX - missing PIN?

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Honda SMX

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This trick worked for my buddy's Honda SMX. Giving it a go myself.

Looking for the same thing for my Honda SMX, hope someone can help.

Really hoping this unlocks my Honda SMX's mystery code.

Been searching everywhere for help with my Honda SMX's key code.

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Honda SMX?

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

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