[Status: Resolved] Where's the key code located on Acura RDX SUV models?

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How do I get the key code to program a new key for my Acura RDX SUV?

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Following this for my Acura RDX SUV. Please update if it works!

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Acura RDX SUVs?

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Acura RDX SUV for days.

Looking for the same thing for my Acura RDX SUV, hope someone can help.

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