[Success] Can car wash access key code for 2012 Acura TL 35?

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Where's the key code stored in a 2012 Acura TL 35 for making new keys?

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Trying to figure this out for my 2012 Acura TL 35 too!

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2012 Acura TL 35?

Really need the key code for my 2012 Acura TL 35, thanks for sharing!

Really hoping this unlocks my 2012 Acura TL 35's mystery code.

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2012 Acura TL 35?

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