[Free Solution] Lost my only key - is it possible to get a code for 2016 Honda Pilot EX L?

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Karmapolice
Member since August 2023 • 64 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 2016 Honda Pilot EX L key?

Posted on November 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1282 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Honda Pilot EX L. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 26, 2024

Replies (5)

Betamax
Member • 115 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2016 Honda Pilot EX L's key code.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 45 posts

Was about to tow my 2016 Honda Pilot EX L. Let me try this first.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 99 posts

Saved me from towing my 2016 Honda Pilot EX L. Thanks!

November 28, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 125 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2016 Honda Pilot EX L for a while.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 72 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2016 Honda Pilot EX L.

November 30, 2024 Reply

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