[Archived] 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL T not accepting cloned key - code problem?

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How can I access my 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL T's key code to program new keys?

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I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL T, hope this helps.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL T owner.

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL T.

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