[Solved] Where's the key code located on a 2001 Acura CL for key programming?

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Yellowfin
Member since November 2021 • 80 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2001 Acura CL

Posted on January 31, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 01, 2025

Replies (5)

Yankeezulu
Member • 82 posts

I tried this with my 2001 Acura CL but still no luck. Any suggestions?

February 01, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 55 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2001 Acura CL owner.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 54 posts

I’m not alone! My 2001 Acura CL is doing the same thing.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 62 posts

Been stuck with my 2001 Acura CL for weeks. This might be the fix.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 19 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2001 Acura CLs?

February 05, 2025 Reply

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