[Recommended Fix] Dealer charging $150 for Honda VTX 1800 key code - alternatives?

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Highvoltage
Member since November 2022 • 136 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a Honda VTX 1800?

Posted on January 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 511 posts

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

Posted on January 04, 2025

Replies (3)

Thunderbolt
Member • 63 posts

Trying this on my Honda VTX 1800 later. Will report back.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 106 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Honda VTX 1800. Need the code badly.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 118 posts

Same problem on my Honda VTX 1800. Watching for any working solutions.

January 06, 2025 Reply

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