[Closed] Trying to program a new key for Honda XR 400 R - code required?

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How do I get the key code to program a new key for my Honda XR 400 R?

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This thread might save my Honda XR 400 R. Thanks everyone!

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Honda XR 400 R.

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Honda XR 400 R for a while.

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Honda XR 400 R.

Does this method work for the Honda XR 400 R models from 2010 onward?

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