[Verified] Anyone tried key programming on Honda XL 500 S without PIN?

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Echolima
Member since February 2022 • 107 posts

Need my Honda XL 500 S's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on April 14, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 563 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda XL 500 S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 15, 2025

Replies (6)

Misterx
Member • 125 posts

My Honda XL 500 S refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 123 posts

My Honda XL 500 S might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Icecold
Member • 40 posts

Does this method work for the Honda XL 500 S models from 2010 onward?

April 17, 2025 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 10 posts

My Honda XL 500 S won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 104 posts

Really need the key code for my Honda XL 500 S, thanks for sharing!

April 19, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 18 posts

I think my Honda XL 500 S has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

April 20, 2025 Reply

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