[Answered] Honda VTX 1800 S immobilizer not responding after new key

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Yankeezulu
Member since December 2021 • 100 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Honda VTX 1800 S?

Posted on December 28, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 536 posts

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

Posted on December 29, 2024

Replies (5)

Heidi
Member • 75 posts

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

December 29, 2024 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 113 posts

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

December 30, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 69 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Honda VTX 1800 S?

December 31, 2024 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 138 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Honda VTX 1800 S's key code issue!

January 01, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 8 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Honda VTX 1800 S.

January 02, 2025 Reply

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