[Recommended Fix] Trying to program a new key for my Honda XLR 350 - where's the key code?

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Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Honda XLR 350?

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Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Honda XLR 350.

I have a 2011 Honda XLR 350, will this method work for that year?

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My Honda XLR 350 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

Trying to figure this out for my Honda XLR 350 too!

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