[Verified] Need to clone a key for 2019 Acura MDX - but no code

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Pandaking
Member since November 2021 • 146 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2019 Acura MDX?

Posted on April 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2019 Acura MDX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 17, 2025

Replies (4)

Matrixfan
Member • 40 posts

Just what I needed! My 2019 Acura MDX has been acting up lately.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 20 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2019 Acura MDX. This might do it.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 73 posts

Same issue here with my 2019 Acura MDX, let me know if it works.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 138 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2019 Acura MDXs?

April 20, 2025 Reply

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