[Update] 2003 Honda Pilot is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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Kungfupanda
Member since December 2022 • 11 posts

Looking for my 2003 Honda Pilot's key code to program a new key

Posted on May 16, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 704 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Honda Pilot. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 17, 2025

Replies (4)

Greengiant
Member • 148 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2003 Honda Pilot too.

May 17, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 86 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2003 Honda Pilot.

May 18, 2025 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 70 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2003 Honda Pilot.

May 19, 2025 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 24 posts

My 2003 Honda Pilot's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

May 20, 2025 Reply

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