[It Worked!] Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Advance immobilizer flashing - code problem?

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Quicksilver
Member since July 2022 • 77 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Advance to program a key?

Posted on December 08, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Advance. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 09, 2024

Replies (3)

Darkhorse
Member • 11 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Advance.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 68 posts

Been stuck with my Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Advance for weeks. This might be the fix.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Techguru
Member • 7 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Advance all week. Hope this helps.

December 11, 2024 Reply

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