[Resolved] Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Honda VFR 800 Interceptor?

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Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Honda VFR 800 Interceptor?

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Appreciate any advice—my Honda VFR 800 Interceptor won’t recognize the key.

I’ve got a 2012 Honda VFR 800 Interceptor, would this method still work?

This thread might save my Honda VFR 800 Interceptor. Thanks everyone!

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Honda VFR 800 Interceptors?

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Honda VFR 800 Interceptor key code too.

My Honda VFR 800 Interceptor is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

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