[Verified] Key programming failed on my 1998 Acura RL - need code

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Whiteknight
Member since April 2022 • 69 posts

Looking for my 1998 Acura RL's key code to program a new key

Posted on September 06, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 07, 2024

Replies (4)

Captainkirk
Member • 19 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 1998 Acura RL, hope this helps.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 108 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 1998 Acura RL. This looks promising.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 40 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1998 Acura RL for days.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 129 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1998 Acura RL, following this thread.

September 10, 2024 Reply

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