[Confirmed Fix] Help needed - HONDA VFR 400 not recognizing replacement key

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How can I find my HONDA VFR 400's key code to program a new key?

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Wish I found this thread before towing my HONDA VFR 400.

My HONDA VFR 400 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

Where exactly do you find the key code on a HONDA VFR 400?

Trying this on my HONDA VFR 400 later. Will report back.

Got a dead key fob for my HONDA VFR 400. Need the code badly.

Bookmarking this for when I work on my HONDA VFR 400 this weekend.

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