[Verified] Legal issues with sharing key code for Honda VFR 800

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Karmapolice
Member since June 2023 • 127 posts

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

Posted on October 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda VFR 800. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 13, 2024

Replies (5)

Warpspeed
Member • 10 posts

My Honda VFR 800 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

October 13, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 119 posts

My Honda VFR 800 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

October 14, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 61 posts

I need this so bad for my Honda VFR 800. Subscribed!

October 15, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 72 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Honda VFR 800.

October 16, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 61 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Honda VFR 800, hope someone can help.

October 17, 2024 Reply

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