[Solution] Anyone bypassed the transponder system on a Honda VT600 Shadow?

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Bluescreen
Member since February 2023 • 75 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Honda VT600 Shadow

Posted on November 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1796 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda VT600 Shadow. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 08, 2024

Replies (6)

Netsurfer
Member • 8 posts

Been stuck with my Honda VT600 Shadow for weeks. This might be the fix.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 21 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Honda VT600 Shadow. This looks promising.

November 09, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 87 posts

I’m not alone! My Honda VT600 Shadow is doing the same thing.

November 10, 2024 Reply
Grace
Member • 50 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Honda VT600 Shadow. This looks promising.

November 11, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 54 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Honda VT600 Shadow for days.

November 12, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 107 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Honda VT600 Shadow's key code.

November 13, 2024 Reply

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