[Confirmed Fix] Help! My 2001 Acura MDX is stuck in anti-theft mode

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Xenonflash
Member since November 2021 • 95 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2001 Acura MDX for key programming?

Posted on January 05, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 593 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2001 Acura MDX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 06, 2025

Replies (5)

Betamax
Member • 68 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2001 Acura MDX's mystery code.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 146 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2001 Acura MDX before?

January 07, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 19 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2001 Acura MDX.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 129 posts

My 2001 Acura MDX won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 121 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2001 Acura MDX. This might do it.

January 10, 2025 Reply

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