[Issue Closed] Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2016 Honda Pilot keys?

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Yellowdog
Member since April 2022 • 55 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2016 Honda Pilot for key programming?

Posted on March 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1563 posts

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

Posted on March 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Xenomorph
Member • 86 posts

My 2016 Honda Pilot refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 127 posts

My 2016 Honda Pilot just blinks. I think this might fix it.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 67 posts

Using this on my 2016 Honda Pilot now. Hope it works.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 24 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2016 Honda Pilot!

March 05, 2025 Reply
Diana
Member • 60 posts

Will this work if the 2016 Honda Pilot has an aftermarket alarm?

March 06, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 42 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2016 Honda Pilot owner.

March 07, 2025 Reply

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