[Update] Dealer refusing key code for my Honda XR 650 - options?

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Kungfupanda
Member since May 2023 • 76 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a Honda XR 650 for key programming?

Posted on March 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 595 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Honda XR 650. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 23, 2025

Replies (5)

Bigfoot
Member • 46 posts

My Honda XR 650 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 8 posts

My Honda XR 650 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

March 24, 2025 Reply
Frank
Member • 79 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Honda XR 650.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 126 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Honda XR 650.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 49 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Honda XR 650 won’t recognize the key.

March 27, 2025 Reply

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