[Recommended Fix] 2012 Honda Crosstour EX L key not recognized - what code should I enter?

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Xenogamer
Member since December 2022 • 38 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2012 Honda Crosstour EX L

Posted on May 27, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 28, 2025

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Vectorx
Member • 88 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2012 Honda Crosstour EX L.

May 28, 2025 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 26 posts

My 2012 Honda Crosstour EX L is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

May 29, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 144 posts

I tried this with my 2012 Honda Crosstour EX L but still no luck. Any suggestions?

May 30, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 11 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2012 Honda Crosstour EX L too!

May 31, 2025 Reply

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