[Confirmed] Anyone know how to get the PIN code for a 1998 Acura CL?

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Cosmicray
Member since September 2021 • 90 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 1998 Acura CL to make a spare key?

Posted on January 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 782 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Acura CL. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 03, 2025

Replies (3)

Lonewolf
Member • 149 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 1998 Acura CL.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 66 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 1998 Acura CL.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 120 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 1998 Acura CL—might work for mine too.

January 05, 2025 Reply

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