[Issue Closed] Anyone with success using OBD tools to get 2009 Acura TL code?

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Ultrasonic
Member since January 2023 • 44 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 2009 Acura TL?

Posted on April 30, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 01, 2025

Replies (5)

Haloeffect
Member • 149 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2009 Acura TL key issues!

May 01, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 114 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2009 Acura TL, following this thread.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 94 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2009 Acura TL too.

May 03, 2025 Reply
Diana
Member • 126 posts

I’m not alone! My 2009 Acura TL is doing the same thing.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 107 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2009 Acura TL.

May 05, 2025 Reply

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