[Resolved] Key code help for 2003 Acura TL with switchblade key

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Xenonflash
Member since November 2021 • 30 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2003 Acura TL?

Posted on January 15, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Acura TL. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Zerogravity
Member • 33 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2003 Acura TL.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 124 posts

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

January 17, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 20 posts

Same problem on my 2003 Acura TL. Watching for any working solutions.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 130 posts

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

January 19, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 7 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2003 Acura TLs?

January 20, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 96 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2003 Acura TL—might work for mine too.

January 21, 2025 Reply

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