[Success] My Honda VT 1100 C won’t start - key code lost

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Netsurfer
Member since April 2022 • 128 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Honda VT 1100 C

Posted on October 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda VT 1100 C. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 26, 2024

Replies (4)

Frostydog
Member • 113 posts

Worked for someone with a Honda VT 1100 C? Need to hear it!

October 26, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 35 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Honda VT 1100 C, following this thread.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Grace
Member • 139 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Honda VT 1100 C—might work for mine too.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 102 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Honda VT 1100 C. This might do it.

October 29, 2024 Reply

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