[Resolved] I bought a 1999 Acura CL and it didn’t come with a PIN code

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Trying to program a new key for my 1999 Acura CL - where's the key code?

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Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 1999 Acura CL.

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 1999 Acura CL this weekend.

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1999 Acura CL?

My 1999 Acura CL is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

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