[Solved] Aftermarket solutions when Honda VTX 1300 Retro key code lost

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Cosmokid
Member since September 2022 • 141 posts

Looking for my Honda VTX 1300 Retro's key code to program a new key

Posted on January 05, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1292 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda VTX 1300 Retro. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 06, 2025

Replies (3)

Goldenret
Member • 58 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Honda VTX 1300 Retro, hope this helps.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 99 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Honda VTX 1300 Retro, hope this helps.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 90 posts

Just tried this on my Honda VTX 1300 Retro—anyone else have success?

January 08, 2025 Reply

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