[Archived] Can I get the immobilizer code for my 2012 Honda Pilot LX from the VIN?

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Techlord
Member since September 2022 • 76 posts

How can I obtain my 2012 Honda Pilot LX's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on January 02, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Honda Pilot LX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 03, 2025

Replies (5)

Goldenret
Member • 144 posts

Anyone try this on a 2012 Honda Pilot LX with push-button start?

January 03, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 30 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2012 Honda Pilot LX.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 114 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2012 Honda Pilot LX. Need the code badly.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 106 posts

My 2012 Honda Pilot LX is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 17 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2012 Honda Pilot LX, would this method still work?

January 07, 2025 Reply

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