[Confirmed Fix] Bought used Honda VTX 1800 R - transponder code missing

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Karmaking
Member since April 2023 • 50 posts

Where can I find the key code to program keys for my Honda VTX 1800 R?

Posted on February 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 873 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda VTX 1800 R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 23, 2025

Replies (6)

Moonwalker
Member • 58 posts

My Honda VTX 1800 R is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 149 posts

Was about to give up on my Honda VTX 1800 R, but this gives me hope.

February 24, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 78 posts

Using this on my Honda VTX 1800 R now. Hope it works.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 104 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Honda VTX 1800 R.

February 26, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 125 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Honda VTX 1800 R—need the code first.

February 27, 2025 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 105 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Honda VTX 1800 R.

February 28, 2025 Reply

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