[Free Solution] My 2012 Honda Pilot Touring is bricked - dealer says key code issue

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Quicksilver
Member since October 2021 • 13 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 2012 Honda Pilot Touring key?

Posted on January 31, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 01, 2025

Replies (6)

Omegadog
Member • 137 posts

My 2012 Honda Pilot Touring's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 131 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2012 Honda Pilot Touring.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 31 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2012 Honda Pilot Touring's mystery code.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 117 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2012 Honda Pilot Touring?

February 04, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 55 posts

Same issue here with my 2012 Honda Pilot Touring, let me know if it works.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 90 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 2012 Honda Pilot Touring key issue.

February 06, 2025 Reply

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