[Free Fix] Need my Honda XL 250's key code to program a new transponder key

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Unclesam
Member since June 2023 • 126 posts

Need my Honda XL 250's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on April 05, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 709 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda XL 250. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 06, 2025

Replies (6)

Techwiz
Member • 72 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Honda XL 250.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 120 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Honda XL 250. Huge thanks!

April 07, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 82 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Honda XL 250 all week. Hope this helps.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 133 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Honda XL 250 this hard?!

April 09, 2025 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 42 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Honda XL 250. Giving it a go myself.

April 10, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 69 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Honda XL 250.

April 11, 2025 Reply

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