[Confirmed Fix] 2009 Acura TL Technology not starting - no key programming code

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Greenlantern
Member since October 2021 • 58 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2009 Acura TL Technology for key programming?

Posted on January 04, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1835 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2009 Acura TL Technology. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 05, 2025

Replies (6)

Echolima
Member • 138 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2009 Acura TL Technology's key code.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 78 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2009 Acura TL Technology key issue.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 45 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2009 Acura TL Technology. Trying this instead.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 144 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2009 Acura TL Technology key code too.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 67 posts

Trying this on my 2009 Acura TL Technology later. Will report back.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 31 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2009 Acura TL Technology.

January 10, 2025 Reply

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