[Working] My Honda VT 750 DC Shadow only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Viperstrike
Member since October 2022 • 149 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Honda VT 750 DC Shadow - help?

Posted on August 05, 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 750 DC Shadow. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 06, 2024

Replies (4)

Gizmoguy
Member • 24 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Honda VT 750 DC Shadow.

August 06, 2024 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 148 posts

Using this on my Honda VT 750 DC Shadow now. Hope it works.

August 07, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 115 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Honda VT 750 DC Shadow's mystery code.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 109 posts

Same issue here with my Honda VT 750 DC Shadow, let me know if it works.

August 09, 2024 Reply

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