[Recommended Fix] Stuck without key code for 2021 Honda Pilot

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Goldenret
Member since November 2022 • 133 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2021 Honda Pilot

Posted on February 17, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1740 posts

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

Posted on February 18, 2025

Replies (6)

Aceventura
Member • 128 posts

If this works for my 2021 Honda Pilot, I owe you big time.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 17 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2021 Honda Pilot. This might do it.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 137 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2021 Honda Pilot.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 48 posts

My 2021 Honda Pilot's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

February 21, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 66 posts

My 2021 Honda Pilot needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

February 22, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 132 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2021 Honda Pilot?

February 23, 2025 Reply

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