[Status: Resolved] Can’t find PIN in glovebox docs for my 2003 Acura CL

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Frank
Member since April 2022 • 146 posts

Need my 2003 Acura CL's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 17, 2025

Replies (5)

Electric
Member • 59 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2003 Acura CL too.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 25 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2003 Acura CL's key code.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 81 posts

I need this so bad for my 2003 Acura CL. Subscribed!

January 19, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 37 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2003 Acura CL?

January 20, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 97 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2003 Acura CL. Need the code badly.

January 21, 2025 Reply

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