[Issue Closed] Trying to program a new key for 2012 Acura TL Technology - code required?

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Netsurfer
Member since November 2021 • 58 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2012 Acura TL Technology?

Posted on November 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1437 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Acura TL Technology. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 07, 2024

Replies (5)

Bluemoon
Member • 73 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2012 Acura TL Technology. Giving it a go myself.

November 07, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 133 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2012 Acura TL Technology.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 127 posts

Just tried this on my 2012 Acura TL Technology—anyone else have success?

November 09, 2024 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 137 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2012 Acura TL Technology.

November 10, 2024 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 15 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2012 Acura TL Technology won’t recognize the key.

November 11, 2024 Reply

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