[Verified] Trying to get ignition working again on my Honda VTX 1800 Retro Cast

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Kungfupanda
Member since November 2022 • 71 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Honda VTX 1800 Retro Cast

Posted on November 13, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 732 posts

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

Posted on November 14, 2024

Replies (6)

Captaincrunch
Member • 150 posts

My Honda VTX 1800 Retro Cast won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

November 14, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 16 posts

Same issue here with my Honda VTX 1800 Retro Cast, let me know if it works.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 83 posts

Worked for someone with a Honda VTX 1800 Retro Cast? Need to hear it!

November 16, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 44 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Honda VTX 1800 Retro Cast.

November 17, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 84 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Honda VTX 1800 Retro Cast.

November 18, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 86 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Honda VTX 1800 Retro Cast!

November 19, 2024 Reply

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