[Solution] All 2003 Acura RL keys lost - how to reset immobilizer?

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Hotshot
Member since January 2023 • 12 posts

Looking for my 2003 Acura RL's factory key code to program a key

Posted on December 03, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Acura RL. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Quantumflux
Member • 61 posts

My 2003 Acura RL refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 99 posts

If this works for my 2003 Acura RL, I owe you big time.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 5 posts

My 2003 Acura RL has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

December 06, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 93 posts

My 2003 Acura RL won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 74 posts

Using this on my 2003 Acura RL now. Hope it works.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 60 posts

Been here before with my 2003 Acura RL. Let’s see if this one works.

December 09, 2024 Reply

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