[Working] 2012 Acura MDX 37L Technology won't start after battery swap - need transponder code?

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Vectorx
Member since January 2022 • 67 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2012 Acura MDX 37L Technology?

Posted on August 11, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Acura MDX 37L Technology. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 12, 2024

Replies (5)

Zombiehunt
Member • 25 posts

Does this method work for the 2012 Acura MDX 37L Technology models from 2010 onward?

August 12, 2024 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 150 posts

Been stuck with my 2012 Acura MDX 37L Technology for weeks. This might be the fix.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 125 posts

Desperate to get my 2012 Acura MDX 37L Technology running again. Trying this tonight.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 104 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2012 Acura MDX 37L Technology. Thanks!

August 15, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 72 posts

Been here before with my 2012 Acura MDX 37L Technology. Let’s see if this one works.

August 16, 2024 Reply

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