[Confirmed] 2006 Honda Pilot EX L immobilizer won’t clear - what code do I need?

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Silversurf
Member since August 2021 • 33 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2006 Honda Pilot EX L?

Posted on February 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2006 Honda Pilot EX L. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 02, 2025

Replies (4)

Javajunkie
Member • 48 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2006 Honda Pilot EX L—need the code first.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 85 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2006 Honda Pilot EX Ls?

February 03, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 116 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2006 Honda Pilot EX L this hard?!

February 04, 2025 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 26 posts

I have a 2011 2006 Honda Pilot EX L, will this method work for that year?

February 05, 2025 Reply

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