[Confirmed] Can’t access immobilizer settings on Acura TL Advance Sedan scanner

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Nighthawk
Member since May 2023 • 18 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Acura TL Advance Sedan?

Posted on October 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 569 posts

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

Posted on October 05, 2024

Replies (5)

Alice
Member • 54 posts

My Acura TL Advance Sedan is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 113 posts

Does this method work for the Acura TL Advance Sedan models from 2010 onward?

October 06, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 137 posts

Been stuck with my Acura TL Advance Sedan for weeks. This might be the fix.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 28 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Acura TL Advance Sedan for days.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Titanium
Member • 83 posts

Really need the key code for my Acura TL Advance Sedan, thanks for sharing!

October 09, 2024 Reply

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