[Status: Resolved] Does a 2010 1997 Acura RL have a key code or just a PIN?

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Pandaexpress
Member since December 2022 • 108 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 1997 Acura RL?

Posted on December 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1018 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Acura RL. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 05, 2024

Replies (5)

Byteme
Member • 82 posts

My 1997 Acura RL's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

December 05, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 67 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1997 Acura RL for a while.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 123 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1997 Acura RL as well.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 43 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1997 Acura RL?

December 08, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 33 posts

Was about to give up on my 1997 Acura RL, but this gives me hope.

December 09, 2024 Reply

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