[Working] Looking for key code for my 2004 Acura TL, any tips?

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Omegaman
Member since April 2022 • 104 posts

Need my 2004 Acura TL's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on April 18, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1600 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Acura TL. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 19, 2025

Replies (5)

Laserbeam
Member • 99 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2004 Acura TL as well.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 147 posts

Been stuck with my 2004 Acura TL for weeks. This might be the fix.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Redbull
Member • 75 posts

Same problem on my 2004 Acura TL. Watching for any working solutions.

April 21, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 92 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2004 Acura TL before?

April 22, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 36 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2004 Acura TL—might work for mine too.

April 23, 2025 Reply

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