[Answered] How can I find my Acura TLX FWD ASPEC's key code to program a new key?

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Cyberninja
Member since June 2023 • 142 posts

How can I obtain my Acura TLX FWD ASPEC's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on January 28, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Acura TLX FWD ASPEC. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 29, 2025

Replies (4)

Urbanninja
Member • 62 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Acura TLX FWD ASPEC.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 126 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Acura TLX FWD ASPEC.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 129 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Acura TLX FWD ASPEC.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 150 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Acura TLX FWD ASPEC, hope someone can help.

February 01, 2025 Reply

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