[Issue Closed] Need to reset my Acura RDX SHAWD Advance Package immobilizer system

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Digitalx
Member since February 2023 • 150 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Acura RDX SHAWD Advance Package

Posted on January 12, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 710 posts

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

Posted on January 13, 2025

Replies (6)

Zerocool
Member • 42 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Acura RDX SHAWD Advance Package!

January 13, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 111 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Acura RDX SHAWD Advance Package.

January 14, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 139 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Acura RDX SHAWD Advance Package.

January 15, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 130 posts

Was about to tow my Acura RDX SHAWD Advance Package. Let me try this first.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 143 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Acura RDX SHAWD Advance Package.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 125 posts

My Acura RDX SHAWD Advance Package has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

January 18, 2025 Reply

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