[Confirmed Fix] Looking for my Honda VT400S's key code to program a new key

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Emeraldeye
Member since February 2022 • 56 posts

Need my Honda VT400S's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1241 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda VT400S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 15, 2025

Replies (3)

Ultrasonic
Member • 30 posts

Following this for my Honda VT400S. Please update if it works!

February 15, 2025 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 92 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Honda VT400S too.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 66 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Honda VT400S as well.

February 17, 2025 Reply

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