[Resolved] Key code help for Honda XL1000V Varadero with chipped keys

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Jazzcat
Member since November 2021 • 22 posts

Looking for my Honda XL1000V Varadero's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on September 03, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 04, 2024

Replies (4)

Haloeffect
Member • 8 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Honda XL1000V Varadero.

September 04, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 126 posts

This thread might save my Honda XL1000V Varadero. Thanks everyone!

September 05, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 97 posts

Key code problems with my Honda XL1000V Varadero as well. Subscribed!

September 06, 2024 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 108 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Honda XL1000V Varadero.

September 07, 2024 Reply

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