[Success] How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 1993 Acura Vigor?

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Javajunkie
Member since May 2022 • 135 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 1993 Acura Vigor

Posted on December 27, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 28, 2024

Replies (4)

Deltaforce
Member • 38 posts

Was about to give up on my 1993 Acura Vigor, but this gives me hope.

December 28, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 107 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 1993 Acura Vigor?

December 29, 2024 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 24 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1993 Acura Vigor too!

December 30, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 56 posts

My 1993 Acura Vigor has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

December 31, 2024 Reply

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