[Status: Resolved] Does a 2010 2009 Acura TSX have a key code or just a PIN?

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Zombieking
Member since November 2022 • 141 posts

How can I access my 2009 Acura TSX's key code to program new keys?

Posted on February 05, 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. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 06, 2025

Replies (5)

Hotwheels
Member • 82 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2009 Acura TSX's key code.

February 06, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 60 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2009 Acura TSX.

February 07, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 76 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2009 Acura TSX. Thanks!

February 08, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 35 posts

My 2009 Acura TSX won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 115 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 2009 Acura TSX. This looks promising.

February 10, 2025 Reply

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