[Solution] Where can I buy the programming code for a 1998 Acura SLX?

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Pandaking
Member since December 2021 • 64 posts

Need my 1998 Acura SLX's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on March 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1971 posts

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

Posted on March 22, 2025

Replies (6)

Karmaking
Member • 114 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 1998 Acura SLX.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Javaking
Member • 41 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 1998 Acura SLX key code too.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 14 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1998 Acura SLX.

March 24, 2025 Reply
Hackman
Member • 63 posts

Been here before with my 1998 Acura SLX. Let’s see if this one works.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 59 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 1998 Acura SLX. Huge thanks!

March 26, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 83 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 1998 Acura SLX.

March 27, 2025 Reply

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