[Confirmed] Got replacement ECU for Honda XL125V Varadero, now code doesn’t match

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Netsurfer
Member since June 2022 • 40 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Honda XL125V Varadero?

Posted on December 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1862 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda XL125V Varadero. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 23, 2024

Replies (5)

Nightowl
Member • 141 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Honda XL125V Varadero.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 63 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Honda XL125V Varadero owner.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Supernova
Member • 14 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Honda XL125V Varadero?

December 25, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 46 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Honda XL125V Varadero.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 87 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Honda XL125V Varadero too.

December 27, 2024 Reply

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