[Resolved] Looking for my Acura TL's factory key code to program a key

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Captainkirk
Member since October 2021 • 146 posts

Need my Acura TL's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on March 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 625 posts

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

Posted on March 22, 2025

Replies (6)

Quickdraw
Member • 127 posts

Key code problems with my Acura TL as well. Subscribed!

March 22, 2025 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 94 posts

Trying this on my Acura TL later. Will report back.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 140 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Acura TL's key code.

March 24, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 42 posts

Trying this on my Acura TL later. Will report back.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 16 posts

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

March 26, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 13 posts

Following along—same issue with my Acura TL.

March 27, 2025 Reply

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