[Answered] Help! My 2016 Honda Pilot EX is stuck in anti-theft mode

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Timelord
Member since October 2022 • 114 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 2016 Honda Pilot EX - help?

Posted on March 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1785 posts

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

Posted on March 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Digitaldude
Member • 8 posts

Really need the key code for my 2016 Honda Pilot EX, thanks for sharing!

March 16, 2025 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 59 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2016 Honda Pilot EXs?

March 17, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 80 posts

My 2016 Honda Pilot EX needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

March 18, 2025 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 109 posts

I think my 2016 Honda Pilot EX has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 145 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2016 Honda Pilot EX before?

March 20, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 20 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2016 Honda Pilot EX.

March 21, 2025 Reply

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