[Issue Closed] Locked out of my 2017 Acura MDX Advance - don’t have the key code

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Bigfoot
Member since July 2022 • 72 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a 2017 Acura MDX Advance for key programming?

Posted on September 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1631 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Acura MDX Advance. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 24, 2024

Replies (6)

Eve
Member • 25 posts

Anyone try this on a 2017 Acura MDX Advance with push-button start?

September 24, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 138 posts

Worked for someone with a 2017 Acura MDX Advance? Need to hear it!

September 25, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 128 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2017 Acura MDX Advance before?

September 26, 2024 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 60 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 2017 Acura MDX Advance. This looks promising.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 124 posts

My 2017 Acura MDX Advance needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

September 28, 2024 Reply
Grace
Member • 43 posts

My 2017 Acura MDX Advance just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

September 29, 2024 Reply

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