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

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Frostydog
Member since April 2022 • 131 posts

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

Posted on November 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1284 posts

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

Posted on November 09, 2024

Replies (6)

Thunderbolt
Member • 140 posts

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

November 09, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 146 posts

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

November 10, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 73 posts

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

November 11, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 148 posts

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

November 12, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 108 posts

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

November 13, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 137 posts

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

November 14, 2024 Reply

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