[Confirmed] Replacing remote for 2017 Acura TLX Advance - need access code?

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Alphaomega
Member since March 2023 • 36 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my 2017 Acura TLX Advance?

Posted on January 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Acura TLX Advance. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 06, 2025

Replies (3)

Pandaexpress
Member • 26 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2017 Acura TLX Advance—might work for mine too.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 43 posts

Just what I needed! My 2017 Acura TLX Advance has been acting up lately.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 59 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2017 Acura TLX Advance too!

January 08, 2025 Reply

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