[Issue Closed] Need key code after theft recovery of Acura MDX SUV

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Digitaldude
Member since November 2022 • 104 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Acura MDX SUV keys?

Posted on October 23, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1358 posts

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

Posted on October 24, 2024

Replies (4)

Darkhorse
Member • 84 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Acura MDX SUV.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 149 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Acura MDX SUV.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 118 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Acura MDX SUV.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 51 posts

Desperate to get my Acura MDX SUV running again. Trying this tonight.

October 27, 2024 Reply

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