[Confirmed] Do I need a dealer for Honda Tact immobilizer reset?

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Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Honda Tact

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Got a dead key fob for my Honda Tact. Need the code badly.

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Honda Tact. Trying this now.

I have the same Honda Tact and I'm also trying to find the key code.

My Honda Tact needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

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