[Completed] How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 2021 Acura ILX?

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Luckyluke
Member since May 2022 • 58 posts

Looking for my 2021 Acura ILX's factory key code to program a key

Posted on February 27, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1398 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2021 Acura ILX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 28, 2025

Replies (5)

Thunderbolt
Member • 34 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 2021 Acura ILX.

February 28, 2025 Reply
Superfly
Member • 44 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2021 Acura ILX?

March 01, 2025 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 43 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2021 Acura ILX for days.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 70 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2021 Acura ILX.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 79 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2021 Acura ILX as well.

March 04, 2025 Reply

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