[Status: Resolved] Need key code after repo of my Honda XBR500

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Yellowdog
Member since August 2022 • 138 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Honda XBR500?

Posted on October 30, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 31, 2024

Replies (6)

Voodooman
Member • 97 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Honda XBR500.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 126 posts

This thread might save my Honda XBR500. Thanks everyone!

November 01, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 76 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Honda XBR500 for a while.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 121 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Honda XBR500.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 45 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Honda XBR500 owner.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 88 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Honda XBR500 won’t recognize the key.

November 05, 2024 Reply

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