[Closed] Need key code for 2008 Acura TL with proximity fob

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Quantumx
Member since September 2021 • 31 posts

Looking for my 2008 Acura TL's key code to program a new key

Posted on November 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 573 posts

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Posted on November 17, 2024

Replies (6)

Zombiehunt
Member • 33 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2008 Acura TL. Trying this instead.

November 17, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 18 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2008 Acura TL?

November 18, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 54 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2008 Acura TL.

November 19, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 80 posts

My 2008 Acura TL just blinks. I think this might fix it.

November 20, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 35 posts

Desperate to get my 2008 Acura TL running again. Trying this tonight.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 10 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2008 Acura TL as well.

November 22, 2024 Reply

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