[Success] My Honda VF 400 F won’t start - do I need a transponder code?

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Yellowsub
Member since September 2021 • 54 posts

Where do I get the key code for my Honda VF 400 F to make a spare key?

Posted on October 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1414 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda VF 400 F. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 09, 2024

Replies (6)

Emeraldcity
Member • 112 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Honda VF 400 F too.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 105 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Honda VF 400 F before?

October 10, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 93 posts

Trying this out on my Honda VF 400 F today—hoping it works.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 15 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Honda VF 400 F this weekend.

October 12, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 95 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Honda VF 400 F too!

October 13, 2024 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 7 posts

Does this method work for the Honda VF 400 F models from 2010 onward?

October 14, 2024 Reply

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