[Working] Anyone recover their Honda XL 600 R ignition code successfully?

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Wildcard
Member since November 2022 • 142 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Honda XL 600 R - help?

Posted on May 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda XL 600 R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 17, 2025

Replies (5)

Greenlantern
Member • 88 posts

Really need the key code for my Honda XL 600 R, thanks for sharing!

May 17, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 61 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Honda XL 600 R too!

May 18, 2025 Reply
Javaking
Member • 123 posts

My Honda XL 600 R won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

May 19, 2025 Reply
Javaking
Member • 45 posts

I’m not alone! My Honda XL 600 R is doing the same thing.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 22 posts

Does this method work for the Honda XL 600 R models from 2010 onward?

May 21, 2025 Reply

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