Car Locks and Keys: Latest News

How To Find The Key Code On A Honda Rebel CMX250 And CMX450

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:01:39 +0000

The famous Honda Rebel CMX250 was manufactured from 1986 to 2016. Honda also manufactured a Rebel CMX450 in 1986 and 1987. Both motorcycles have a key code stamped on the ignition lock, but you need to remove the lock to see it. They may also have a key code on the gas cap lock and helment lock, but they also need to be removed to see it. The first photo shows a 2012 Honda Rebel CMX250. The second and third photos show the key code stamped on the electrical switch that comes off when the ignition lock is removed, and the key code is also stamped on the ignition lock where the bolt comes out to lock the steering. The key code is the last three characters of the six character string shown in the photos. The key code is C20.

Key Code Location For A 1986 Yamaha Riva Scooter

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:41:14 +0000

Unlike many Yamaha motorcycles and scooters, the 1986 Yamaha Riva scooter does have a key code stamped on the ignition lock. You can see from the photo that the key code is A62633.

If you have a motorcycle or car, and you can't find your key code, then contact us and we can get a key made for you. Click Here For Contact Email

How To Disassemble The Lock & Make A Key For A Kawasaki Vulcan Meanstreak Motorcycle (video)

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:42:53 +0000

Location Of The Key Code On A Honda VTX 1300 And Honda VTX 1800

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:45:40 +0000

Key codes for both the 2001-2009 Honda VTX 1800 and 2002-2009 Honda VTX 1300 are found on one or more locks on the motorcycle. I believe you will always find a key code on the ignition lock, but you must remove the lock to see the key code. This is true for any lock your working with on a Honda VTX motorcycle including the gas cap lock. The easiest lock to check is the gas cap lock, but it requires a key to remove the lock. The key code is stamped on the side or bottom of the gas cap lock.

Key codes for the Honda VTX models will start with the letter A, B, C or D, followed by two numbers. Example B43 is a Honda VTX key code. Notice in the photo's below that the key code is the last three characters in a six character string.

This photo shows the key code on the ignition lock on a 2002 Honda VTX 1800. The key code is B42, and is the last three characters in a six character string.

Notice the key code stamped on the bottom of a Honda VTX gas cap. The key code is B43, and is the last three characters in a six character string.

Key Code Location On Honda Magna Motorcycles

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:57:50 +0000

Key codes are located on one or more locks on a Honda Magna motorcycle, but the code is usually hidden, so you need to remove the lock to see the key code. The key code may also be stamped on the original key, or printed on a key tag included with the original keys. But you probably don't have the original key or the key tag, which is why your reading this blog post.

Honda Magna key codes will start with the letter A, B, C or D, followed by two numbers. Example: A25 is a Honda key code. The only exception to this rule is for 1982 and 1983 Honda Magna models. For those years the key code will be three numbers. Example: 413 is a Honda key code.

The following photograph shows a 1985 Honda Magna key code found on the helmet lock. The lock was removed to see the key code. The key code is D64. Notice how the key code is the last three characters of a six character string. There is a space between the first three characters and the last three, but this isn't always the case and you need to be able to recognize the key code part of this string.

Understanding Harley Davidson Tubular Locks And How To Get Replacement Keys

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 06:13:11 +0000

Many Harley Davidson motorcycles use tubular locks and keys, and have since 1993. Tubular locks are called tubular because the pins used in the lock are lined up around a circle, and the key blade inserted into the lock to operate the lock is round to match the location of the pins. Each lock contains 7 pins with 7 cuts in the key. There are 7 different pin lengths used in Harley Davidson tubular locks with 7 possible cut depths for each cut in the key. Knowing which cut to use in each position on the key can be difficult for Harley Davidson owners because only Harley Davidson can decode their tubular lock key codes.

The easiest way for a Harley Davidson owner to get a replacement tubular key in a all-keys-lost situation is to take your key code to a Harley Davidson dealership and get a new key from them. Locksmiths and key shops can't decode Harley Davidson key codes because the Motor Co. won't make their key code information public. However, there is a work around.

Accessory locks used on Harley Davidson motorcycles such as the saddle bags can be easily removed, disassembled, and the lock pin lengths recorded for each pin in the lock. With this information you can determine the depth for each cut in the key, and any locksmith or key shop that cuts tubular keys can use this information to make a key for you. See video.

One thing a Harley Davidson owner can do to protect themselves from a all-keys-lost situation to have your tubular key duplicated, and those keys stored in a safe place. This can save you a headache if you do, in fact, lose your keys.

On Board Programming Instructions for GM PK3 or Circle Plus Transponder Keys

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 04:48:44 +0000

Add duplicate key (Requires at least one working key):

1. Verify that the new key has “PK3” or “+”
stamped on it.
2. Insert the original, already programmed key in
the ignition and start the engine. If the engine
will not start, see your dealer for service.
3. After the engine has started, turn the key to
off and remove the key.
4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn
it to on within 10 seconds of removing the
original key.
5. The security light will turn off once the
key has been programmed. It may not be
apparent that the security light went on due
to how quickly the key is programmed. (If
your vehicle does not have a security light
(04-07 Grand Prix, Bonneville, Impala), wait
10 minutes 45 seconds to make sure the key
has been programmed).
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 if additional keys
are to be programmed.

* Canadian VIN vehicles excluded. On-board
programming not available for these vehicles.
In many cases a Tech II or dealer equivalent
tool would need to be used.

What to do if you lost your motorcycle key, and can't find your key code on the motorcycle

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:46:02 +0000

Not every motorcycle will have a key code stamped on the locks, or anywhere else on the motorcycle, so what do you do if can't find a key code? Here are a few options:

1) If your motorcycle is only a few years old, you can try contacting your local motorcycle dealership and see if they can find the key code using the VIN. However, the older the motorcycle is the less likely your dealership has that information.

2) Check the owners manual to see if a previous owner wrote the key code in the manual.

If all these options fail, there is still hope. We can make a key for most Japanese and American motorcycles and scooters by using the ignition lock, but it does require removing the lock from the vehicle and shipping it to us. We can make a key for your motorcycle at a greatly reduced cost even after adding in return shipping, so check with us first before having the work done locally. Turn over time is usually 1 business days. Contact us at: Contact Us

Older Jaguar Remote Programming Procedure

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 15:39:06 +0000

Here are instructions I found for programming your older Jaguar vehicle to recognize a new, replacement remote. This is for educational purposes only.

MODEL
2002 MY-ON
X-TYPE

VIN
C00001-ON

Remote Transmitter Programming -
Alternate Method Without WDS -
Procedure

Issue:

This Technical Bulletin provides an alternate procedure for programming the remote transmitters.
The Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) is not required to carry out remote transmitter programming.

Action:

To program the remote transmitter(s) without using WDS, follow the procedure outlined below.

Note:
When carrying out the alarm remote programming, ensure that no other vehicles within a 50 meter radius are undergoing the same programming procedure, as this could affect the programming operation.

Note:
All required remote transmitters must be available when carrying out this procedure.

1. Open driver's door.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the "auxiliary" position, then turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position and back to the "auxiliary" position four times.

Note:
A chime from the Generic Electronic Module (GEM) will indicate programming status has been enabled.

3. Turn the ignition switch to "OFF" position.

4. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

5. To program the transmitter, press any key within 10 seconds.

Note:
If the remote transmitter has been accepted, the GEM will make a chime.

On Board Programming Instructions for 1998-2001 Toyota and Lexus Transponder Keys

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:06:01 +0000

TO DELETE ALL BUT ONE KEY FROM THE UNIT:

1. Depress and release brake and accelerator pedals once, doing both at the same time.
2. Put an existing master key into the ignition. Leave the key in the LOCK position; do not turn it.
3. Press and release the accelerator pedal, six times, within 15 seconds of inserting the key.
4. Within 20 seconds of Step 3, press and release the brake pedal seven times.
5. The dashboard security light will flash. This confirms that all keys (except the one currently
being used) have been deleted.
6. Within ten seconds, remove the key from the ignition cylinder. This is now the only key still
programmed to work.

ADD KEY:

1. Press and release the brake and accelerator pedals once, doing both at the same time.
2. Put the existing master key into the ignition.
3. Press and release the accelerator pedal five times within 15 seconds.
4. Press and release the brake pedal six times within 20 seconds and remove key.
5. Insert new key into ignition within ten seconds.
6. Press and release the accelerator pedal once within ten seconds.
7. The security light will turn off after 80 seconds. This indicates that the new key is now registered.
8. Remove new key. Press and release the brake pedal once.