[Closed] 2008 Acura RL refuses to crank - ignition system locked?

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Luckyluke
Member since December 2021 • 125 posts

Need my 2008 Acura RL's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on September 19, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Acura RL. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 20, 2024

Replies (4)

Cosmokid
Member • 14 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2008 Acura RLs?

September 20, 2024 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 100 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2008 Acura RL.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 69 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2008 Acura RL too!

September 22, 2024 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 29 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2008 Acura RL, thanks for posting!

September 23, 2024 Reply

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