[Update] Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my HONDA VT 400 SHADOW

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Madhatter
Member since July 2022 • 81 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my HONDA VT 400 SHADOW

Posted on December 29, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 30, 2024

Replies (6)

Frostydog
Member • 67 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my HONDA VT 400 SHADOW, following this thread.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 101 posts

Really need the key code for my HONDA VT 400 SHADOW, thanks for sharing!

December 31, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 13 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my HONDA VT 400 SHADOW as well.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 133 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my HONDA VT 400 SHADOW.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 86 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my HONDA VT 400 SHADOW, following this thread.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 31 posts

I’ve got a 2012 HONDA VT 400 SHADOW, would this method still work?

January 04, 2025 Reply

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