[Free Fix] Does the Honda XLS 450 transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Alphadog
Member since June 2023 • 38 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Honda XLS 450

Posted on January 07, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 08, 2025

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Haloeffect
Member • 44 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Honda XLS 450.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 9 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Honda XLS 450, thanks for posting!

January 09, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
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Was about to tow my Honda XLS 450. Let me try this first.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
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Would love to see a video version of this for a Honda XLS 450.

January 11, 2025 Reply

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