[Status: Resolved] My 2018 Acura ILX is asking for a key programming code

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Aceventura
Member since September 2021 • 75 posts

Looking for my 2018 Acura ILX's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on October 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Acura ILX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 06, 2024

Replies (5)

Flyingmonk
Member • 36 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2018 Acura ILX.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 17 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2018 Acura ILX this hard?!

October 07, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 45 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 2018 Acura ILX!

October 08, 2024 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 18 posts

Really need the key code for my 2018 Acura ILX, thanks for sharing!

October 09, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 105 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2018 Acura ILX. Huge thanks!

October 10, 2024 Reply

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