[Working] Anyone know how to get the key code for a 2013 Acura RL 4 Dr?

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Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2013 Acura RL 4 Dr?

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My 2013 Acura RL 4 Dr won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

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Got a dead key fob for my 2013 Acura RL 4 Dr. Need the code badly.

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