[It Worked!] Honda VTX 1300 S stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Gamemaster
Member since September 2021 • 41 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Honda VTX 1300 S to program a key?

Posted on December 13, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda VTX 1300 S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 14, 2024

Replies (4)

Ultraviolet
Member • 121 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Honda VTX 1300 S.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 107 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Honda VTX 1300 S.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 21 posts

Trying this out on my Honda VTX 1300 S today—hoping it works.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 78 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Honda VTX 1300 S this hard?!

December 17, 2024 Reply

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