[Confirmed] No PIN code with my used 2012 Honda Ridgeline, now I’m stuck

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Vectorprime
Member since October 2022 • 143 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a 2012 Honda Ridgeline key fob?

Posted on March 09, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1383 posts

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

Posted on March 10, 2025

Replies (5)

Alphadog
Member • 108 posts

Saved me from towing my 2012 Honda Ridgeline. Thanks!

March 10, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 113 posts

Trying this on my 2012 Honda Ridgeline later. Will report back.

March 11, 2025 Reply
Superfly
Member • 74 posts

Using this on my 2012 Honda Ridgeline now. Hope it works.

March 12, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 89 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2012 Honda Ridgeline?

March 13, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 144 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2012 Honda Ridgeline.

March 14, 2025 Reply

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