[Update] 2009 Acura TSX Technology key reader not responding - code issue?

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Zombieking
Member since December 2022 • 107 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2009 Acura TSX Technology?

Posted on April 27, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2009 Acura TSX Technology. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 28, 2025

Replies (6)

Quickdraw
Member • 97 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2009 Acura TSX Technology, hope this helps.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 66 posts

Just what I needed! My 2009 Acura TSX Technology has been acting up lately.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 35 posts

My 2009 Acura TSX Technology's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

April 30, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 61 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2009 Acura TSX Technology.

May 01, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 142 posts

Same issue here with my 2009 Acura TSX Technology, let me know if it works.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 16 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2009 Acura TSX Technology.

May 03, 2025 Reply

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