[Resolved] My Honda VTX 1800 Sport Cruiser won’t start - key code lost

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Laserbeam
Member since July 2023 • 31 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Honda VTX 1800 Sport Cruiser

Posted on April 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda VTX 1800 Sport Cruiser. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 06, 2025

Replies (3)

Thunderbolt
Member • 133 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Honda VTX 1800 Sport Cruiser.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 135 posts

Just tried this on my Honda VTX 1800 Sport Cruiser—anyone else have success?

April 07, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 43 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Honda VTX 1800 Sport Cruiser.

April 08, 2025 Reply

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